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Kossatz Family History

Kossatz 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: Kossack, Kossak, Kotz, Kosman, Kosar, Kost, Koss, Kosa, Moscato

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Where is the Kossatz family from?

You can see how Kossatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kossatz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kossatz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kossatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossatz 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 Kossatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kossatz. 50% of Kossatz 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 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kossatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Kossatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossatz 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kossatz. 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 168 military records available for the last name Kossatz. For the veterans among your Kossatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossatz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kossatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kossatz in 1970 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kossatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossatz 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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