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Kossof Family History

Kossof 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: Kossoff, Kossow, Mosso, Koss, Koslow, Posson, Rosson, Kosko, Bossom

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Where is the Kossof family from?

You can see how Kossof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kossof families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kossof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kossof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossof 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 Kossof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kossof. 100% of Kossof men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Kossof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kossof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossof 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kossof. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kossof. For the veterans among your Kossof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kossof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kossof in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kossof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossof 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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