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Koske Family History

Koske Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a diminutive of West Slavic kosa ‘scythe’ (see Kosa) or kos ‘blackbird’ (see Kos).

Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Kózka: nickname from a diminutive of Polish and Lower Sorbian kóza Upper Sorbian koza ‘nanny goat’.

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


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Where is the Koske family from?

You can see how Koske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Koske families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Koske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koske families in 1891.
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What did your Koske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koske. 38% of Koske men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Koske women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koske were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    17%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Attendant
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koske 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Koske. 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 494 military records available for the last name Koske. For the veterans among your Koske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koske lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Koske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Koske in 1960 was 63, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koske 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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