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Kocis Family History

Kocis Surname Meaning

Slovak, Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian (Kočiš): occupational name for a coachman from kočiš, a loanword (it is except in Slovak archaic or dialect) from Hungarian.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kocis family from?

You can see how Kocis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Kocis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kocis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kocis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kocis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocis. 31% of Kocis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kocis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocis were Miner and Home Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Home Work
    25%

What Kocis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 533 immigration records available for the last name Kocis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 402 military records available for the last name Kocis. For the veterans among your Kocis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kocis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kocis in 1947 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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