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Cozak Family History

Cozak 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: Kozak, Rozak, Bozak, Cozad, Cook, Cogan, Oak, Kozar, Dolak, Rozek

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Where is the Cozak family from?

You can see how Cozak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cozak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cozak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Cozak families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cozak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cozak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cozak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cozak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cozak. 100% of Cozak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Cozak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Cozak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cozak 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cozak. 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 67 military records available for the last name Cozak. For the veterans among your Cozak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cozak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cozak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cozak in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cozak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cozak 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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