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Kosmala Family History

Kosmala Name Meaning

Polish (also Kosmała):: derivative of the personal name Kosmas . alternatively a nickname from kosmała a derivative of kosmaty ‘shaggy hairy’ (see Kosmatka compare Kosmalski ).

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


Similar surnames: Kosman, Koskela, Tomala, Kosmatka, Kostal, Komara, Sala, Oswald

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Where is the Kosmala family from?

You can see how Kosmala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosmala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kosmala families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kosmala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kosmala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosmala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosmala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosmala. 64% of Kosmala 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
    64%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Kosmala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosmala 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Kosmala. 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 173 military records available for the last name Kosmala. For the veterans among your Kosmala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosmala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kosmala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kosmala in 1962 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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