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Kosier Family History

Kosier Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Kosier family from?

You can see how Kosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kosier family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kosier families in 1840.
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What did your Kosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Elevator Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosier. 38% of Kosier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kosier women worked as an Elevator Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosier were Engineer and Housewife.

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Kosier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosier 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Kosier. 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 595 military records available for the last name Kosier. For the veterans among your Kosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kosier in 1961 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosier 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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