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Kossi Family History

Kossi 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: Koski, Koss, Ossi, Rossi, Bossi, Kosse, Ross, Kos, Moss, Fosse

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Where is the Kossi family from?

You can see how Kossi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kossi family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kossi's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kossi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossi 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 Kossi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kossi. 100% of Kossi women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kossi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kossi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossi 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kossi. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kossi. For the veterans among your Kossi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossi lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Kossi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kossi in 1999 was 89, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kossi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossi 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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