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Kosior Family History

Kosior Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from dialect kosior ‘fire rake’ ‘broom’.

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


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Where is the Kosior family from?

You can see how Kosior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosior family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kosior families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kosior's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosior families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosior 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 Kosior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator Sewing Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosior. 39% of Kosior men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kosior women worked as an Operator Sewing Machine. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosior were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Sewing Machine
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Kosior family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Kosior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosior 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Kosior. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kosior. For the veterans among your Kosior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosior lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kosior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kosior in 1960 was 38, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosior 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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