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Kosnett Family History

Kosnett 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: Coslett, Foskett, Hodnett, Kennett, Basnett, Robnett, Kinnett, Rosett

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Where is the Kosnett family from?

You can see how Kosnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosnett family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Kosnett families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosnett's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Kosnett families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Kosnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosnett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kosnett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kosnett. For the veterans among your Kosnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosnett lifespan?

Average Kosnett life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosnett 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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