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Kosiak Family History

Kosiak 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: Kosak, Kosik, Kossak, Kusiak, Koshak, Kosick, Rosiak, Kozak, Kocian

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Where is the Kosiak family from?

You can see how Kosiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosiak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kosiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kosiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kosiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kosiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosiak 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 Kosiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosiak. 34% of Kosiak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kosiak women worked as a Mill Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosiak were Miner and Machine Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

What Kosiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Kosiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosiak 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Kosiak. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kosiak. For the veterans among your Kosiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kosiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kosiak in 1962 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kosiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosiak 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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