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Kosowicz Family History

Kosowicz 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: Kotowicz, Borowicz, Horowitz, Kosowski, Kostick, Klimowicz, Kosich

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Where is the Kosowicz family from?

You can see how Kosowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kosowicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kosowicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kosowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosowicz 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 Kosowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosowicz. 100% of Kosowicz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kosowicz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Kosowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Kosowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosowicz 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Kosowicz. 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 59 military records available for the last name Kosowicz. For the veterans among your Kosowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosowicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kosowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kosowicz in 1963 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kosowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosowicz 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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