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Kossowski Family History

Kossowski 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: Kosowski, Ossowski, Koslowski, Kosakowski, Koprowski, Osowski

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Where is the Kossowski family from?

You can see how Kossowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kossowski families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kossowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kossowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossowski 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 Kossowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kossowski. 100% of Kossowski women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Kossowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Kossowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossowski 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Kossowski. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kossowski. For the veterans among your Kossowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kossowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kossowski in 1963 was 83, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossowski 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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