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Kozy Name Meaning

American shortened and altered form of at least two Polish and possibly also some other Slavic surnames beginning with Koz- or Koż- namely Kozakiewicz and Kożyczkowski (also Koziczkowski) the latter being a habitational name for someone from a place called Kożyczkowo Poland.

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


Similar surnames: Koza, Kos, Kory, Koby, Kotz, Kozma, Kosa, Kozik, Kozub, Kozar

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Where is the Kozy family from?

You can see how Kozy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kozy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kozy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kozy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kozy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kozy. 50% of Kozy men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kozy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kozy were New Worker and Charwoman. .

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Charwoman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Kozy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozy 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Kozy. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kozy. For the veterans among your Kozy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kozy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kozy in 1952 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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