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Okoski Family History

Okoski Name 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: Koski, Okonski, Kosko, Osowski, Sokolski, Pokorski, Bukoski, Ploski

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Where is the Okoski family from?

You can see how Okoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Okoski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Okoski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Okoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okoski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%
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What Okoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Okoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okoski 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Okoski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Okoski. For the veterans among your Okoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okoski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Okoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Okoski in 1974 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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