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Van Kosky Family History

Van Kosky 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: Van Hook, Van Kirk, Van Hoy, Van Rooy, Van Oss, Van Kley, Makosky

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Where is the Van Kosky family from?

You can see how Van Kosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Kosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Van Kosky families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Van Kosky's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Van Kosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Kosky 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 73 census records available for the last name Van Kosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Kosky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Van Kosky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Van Kosky. For the veterans among your Van Kosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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