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Kosch Family History

Kosch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Kóš and Koš.

Czech and Slovak Koš (see Kos) and Polish Kosz (see Kosh) all meaning ‘basket’.

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


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Where is the Kosch family from?

You can see how Kosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kosch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kosch families in 1891.
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What did your Kosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosch. 37% of Kosch men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kosch women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosch were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Kosch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosch 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kosch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kosch. For the veterans among your Kosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kosch in 1957 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosch 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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