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Koskyn Family History

Koskyn 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: Kosky, Kosman, Koski, Kosten, Hoskin, Kosko, Klosky, Koshy, Mostyn

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Where is the Koskyn family from?

You can see how Koskyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koskyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Koskyn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Koskyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koskyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Koskyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koskyn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Koskyn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Koskyn. For the veterans among your Koskyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koskyn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Koskyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Koskyn in 1972 was 61, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koskyn 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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