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Kosse Family History

Kosse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Koss.

Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Corstiaan from Latin Christianus (see Christian).

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


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Where is the Kosse family from?

You can see how Kosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kosse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kosse families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kosse's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Kosse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosse 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 Kosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosse. 36% of Kosse men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Kosse women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosse were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Kosse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosse 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Kosse. 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 556 military records available for the last name Kosse. For the veterans among your Kosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kosse in 1962 was 53, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kosse 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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