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Kosec Family History

Kosec Surname Meaning

Slovenian, Croatian, and Slovak: occupational name for a mower from Slovenian, Slovak, and dialectal Croatian kosec. Slovenian and possibly also Croatian: nickname from a diminutive of Kos ‘blackbird’ or from the related Slovenian bird name kosec ‘corn crake (Crex crex)’.

Slovak and Czech (Košec): perhaps from a pet form of the personal name Koša (see Kosa) or a nickname derived from koš ‘basket’.

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


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Where is the Kosec family from?

You can see how Kosec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kosec families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kosec's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kosec families in 1920.
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What did your Kosec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosec. 100% of Kosec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kosec women worked as a General Office Work.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Kosec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosec 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Kosec. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kosec. For the veterans among your Kosec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosec lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kosec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kosec in 1954 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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