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Kosal Family History

Kosal 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: Kosar, Kosa, Koral, Kosel, Kosak, Rosal, Kokal, Koval, Kobal, Kasal

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Where is the Kosal family from?

You can see how Kosal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kosal families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kosal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kosal families in 1880.
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What did your Kosal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosal. 50% of Kosal men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kosal women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kosal were Truck Driver and Housemaid. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Kosal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosal 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kosal. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kosal. For the veterans among your Kosal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kosal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kosal in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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