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Kosiba Family History

Kosiba Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a reaper from Polish kosa ‘scythe’.

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


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Where is the Kosiba family from?

You can see how Kosiba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosiba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kosiba families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kosiba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kosiba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosiba 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 Kosiba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosiba. 26% of Kosiba men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Kosiba women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosiba were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    26%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Kosiba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosiba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosiba 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Kosiba. 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 688 military records available for the last name Kosiba. For the veterans among your Kosiba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosiba lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kosiba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kosiba in 1959 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kosiba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosiba 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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