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Kosakowski Family History

Kosakowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from any of various places named with Kosak including Kosaki in Podlaskie Voivodeship and Kosakowo in Pomeranian and Greater Poland Voivodeship.

It may also refer to individuals originating from the village of Kossakovka, which is now situated in Ukraine.

These names are often tied to geographical locations that have historical significance.

The variations of the name reflect the diverse cultural influences in those regions over time.

Understanding these names provides insight into the migratory patterns and heritage of the Polish and Jewish communities.

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


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Where is the Kosakowski family from?

You can see how Kosakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosakowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kosakowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kosakowski families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Kosakowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosakowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosakowski 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 Kosakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosakowski. 38% of Kosakowski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kosakowski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosakowski were Janitor and Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cleaner
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Kosakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosakowski 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Kosakowski. 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 818 military records available for the last name Kosakowski. For the veterans among your Kosakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosakowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kosakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kosakowski in 1960 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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