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Kochl Family History

Kochl Name 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: Koch, Kohl, Kochel, Koehl, Roch, Kuhl, Hoch, Kiehl, Kocher, Kozel

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Where is the Kochl family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochl. 20% of Kochl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kochl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochl were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Cab Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Kochl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochl 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Kochl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 292 military records available for the last name Kochl. For the veterans among your Kochl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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