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Koscher Family History

Koscher 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: Kocher, Koecher, Roscher, Doscher, Kotcher, Koster, Ascher, Kostner

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Where is the Koscher family from?

You can see how Koscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koscher families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Koscher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koscher 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 Koscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koscher. 67% of Koscher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Koscher women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koscher were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Koscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Koscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koscher 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Koscher. 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 102 military records available for the last name Koscher. For the veterans among your Koscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koscher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Koscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koscher in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koscher 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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