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Kosmatka Family History

Kosmatka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a shaggy unkempt individual from kosmaty ‘shaggy hairy’.

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


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Where is the Kosmatka family from?

You can see how Kosmatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosmatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Kosmatka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kosmatka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kosmatka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosmatka 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 Kosmatka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosmatka. 22% of Kosmatka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kosmatka women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosmatka were Truck Driver 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
    22%
  • Farm
    18%
  • Packer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Kosmatka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Kosmatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosmatka 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kosmatka. 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 244 military records available for the last name Kosmatka. For the veterans among your Kosmatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosmatka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kosmatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kosmatka in 1960 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosmatka 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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