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Okosky Family History

Okosky 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: Kosky, Koski, Kosko, Klosky, Trosky, Koshy, Okonski, Potosky, Koske

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Where is the Okosky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okosky 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 Okosky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Okosky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Okosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Okosky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Okosky. For the veterans among your Okosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okosky lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Okosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Okosky in 1979 was 69, and 87 in 2001.

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