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Kositz Family History

Kositz 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: Kowitz, Kovitz, Kotz, Kost, Kritz, Moritz, Kitz, Kosik, Kanitz, Sitz

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Where is the Kositz family from?

You can see how Kositz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kositz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kositz family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kositz's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Kositz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kositz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kositz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kositz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kositz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kositz. For the veterans among your Kositz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kositz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kositz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kositz in 1965 was 64, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kositz 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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