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Kosch Family History

Kosch Name Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Kóš and Koš Czech and Slovak Koš (see Kos ) and Polish Kosz (see Kosh ) all meaning ‘basket’.

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


Similar surnames: Kusch, Posch, Hosch, Kasch, Gosch, Kosich, Kosik, Koch, Losch, Tosch

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Where is the Kosch family from?

You can see how Kosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kosch families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kosch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kosch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kosch. 100% of Kosch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosch 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Kosch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kosch. For the veterans among your Kosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kosch in 1957 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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