Kosarek Family History

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Kosarek Name Meaning

Czech (Kosárek): occupational name for a maker of scythes or a reaper, from a diminutive of kosar (see Kosar). This word also denoted a kind of plum typical of Moravia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kosar, Komarek, Kosek, Kosa, Kosak, Kovarik, Kahanek, Kasparek, Kovar

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Kosarek Family Origin

Where is the Kosarek family from?

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You can see how Kosarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kosarek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kosarek's in the USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kosarek Family Occupations

What did your Kosarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Kosarek. 34% of Kosarek men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Maid
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kosarek Historical Records

What Kosarek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 486 census records available for the last name Kosarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosarek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Kosarek. 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 Card

There are 221 military records available for the last name Kosarek. For the veterans among your Kosarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kosarek Life Expectancy

What is the average Kosarek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kosarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kosarek in 1965 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosarek 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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