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Kokoszka Family History

Kokoszka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname for a fussy or broody person from kokoszka ‘laying hen’.

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


Similar surnames: Kokoska, Konopka, Kruszka, Pyszka, Liszka, Pokora, Koska, Kostka

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Where is the Kokoszka family from?

You can see how Kokoszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokoszka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kokoszka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kokoszka families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kokoszka's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kokoszka families in 1911.
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What did your Kokoszka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kokoszka. 46% of Kokoszka men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Kokoszka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kokoszka were Machinist and Nurse. .

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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
    46%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Typist
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kokoszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokoszka 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Kokoszka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 560 military records available for the last name Kokoszka. For the veterans among your Kokoszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokoszka lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kokoszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kokoszka in 1942 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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