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Koshko Family History

Koshko Surname 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: Kosko, Koski, Bosko, Kosak, Kosek, Kosik, Kostka, Koshy, Mosko, Koske

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Where is the Koshko family from?

You can see how Koshko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koshko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Koshko families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Koshko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Koshko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koshko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koshko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koshko. 34% of Koshko men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Car Repairer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Koshko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Koshko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koshko 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Koshko. 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 188 military records available for the last name Koshko. For the veterans among your Koshko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koshko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Koshko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Koshko in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koshko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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