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Kosht Family History

Kosht Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kost, Koshy, Kosh, Kos, Post, Most, Koski, Kosar, Koch, Ost

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Where is the Kosht family from?

You can see how Kosht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kosht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kosht families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kosht's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kosht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosht 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 Kosht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosht. 67% of Kosht men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Kosht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Kosht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosht 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kosht. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kosht. For the veterans among your Kosht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosht lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kosht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kosht in 1957 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kosht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosht 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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