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Koscinski Family History

Koscinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Kościński) is a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kościan.

It may also be a nickname derived from the Polish word kość, meaning ‘bone’, combined with the surname suffix -ski.

Additionally, the name might originate from a derivative of the personal name Konstanty, which is connected to the name Constant.

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


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Where is the Koscinski family from?

You can see how Koscinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koscinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Koscinski families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Koscinski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Koscinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koscinski 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 Koscinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koscinski. 41% of Koscinski men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Koscinski women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koscinski were New Worker 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
    41%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machinist Helper
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Koscinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Koscinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koscinski 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Koscinski. 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 366 military records available for the last name Koscinski. For the veterans among your Koscinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koscinski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Koscinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Koscinski in 1961 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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