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Koskey Family History

Koskey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Finnish and Polish Koski Croatian Koški. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Koske.

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


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Where is the Koskey family from?

You can see how Koskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koskey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Koskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Koskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koskey 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 Koskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koskey. 32% of Koskey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Koskey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koskey were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Koskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koskey 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Koskey. 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 255 military records available for the last name Koskey. For the veterans among your Koskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koskey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Koskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koskey in 1956 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koskey 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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