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Kosmas Family History

Kosmas Surname Meaning

Greek and German: from the Greek personal name Kosmas, a derivative of kosmos ‘order, arrangement (ordered) universe’, also ‘ornament’. It was borne by an early Christian saint martyred in Cilicia in AD 303 under the emperor Domitian together with his brother Damian; they came to be widely revered as patron saints of doctors.

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


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Where is the Kosmas family from?

You can see how Kosmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosmas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosmas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kosmas family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kosmas's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kosmas families in 1911.
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What did your Kosmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosmas. 60% of Kosmas men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Kosmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosmas 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Kosmas. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kosmas. For the veterans among your Kosmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosmas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kosmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kosmas in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosmas 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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