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Kosilla Family History

Kosilla 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: Kotila, Koskela, Silla, Bonilla, Kosiba, Costilla, Kurilla, Villa

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Where is the Kosilla family from?

You can see how Kosilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kosilla family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kosilla's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kosilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosilla. 100% of Kosilla men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kosilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosilla 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kosilla. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kosilla. For the veterans among your Kosilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosilla lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Kosilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kosilla in 1954 was 51, and 80 in 1998.

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