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Kossowicz Family History

Kossowicz 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, Klimowicz, Borowicz, Moskowitz, Wojtowicz, Koplowitz

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kossowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossowicz 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kossowicz. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kossowicz. For the veterans among your Kossowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossowicz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Kossowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kossowicz in 1983 was 73, and 91 in 2001.

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