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Kosko Family History

Kosko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname for a squint-eyed person from Ukrainian kosyy ‘squint’ + the noun suffix -ko.

Slovak (Koško): probably from a pet form of the old personal name Kochan or of some other name beginning with Ko- or of their common pet form Koša (see Kosa).

Alternatively, it may be a nickname from koš ‘basket’.

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


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Where is the Kosko family from?

You can see how Kosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kosko families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kosko's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kosko families in 1880.
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What did your Kosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosko. 34% of Kosko men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kosko women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosko were Clerk and Maid.

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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%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Kosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosko 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Kosko. 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 689 military records available for the last name Kosko. For the veterans among your Kosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosko lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kosko in 1960 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosko 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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