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Kozal Family History

Kozal Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of Koza ‘goat’. This surname is found almost exclusively in Greater Poland and Łódź voivodeships.

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


Similar surnames: Kozak, Kozar, Kozel, Koral, Koza, Kokal, Koval, Kobal, Kowal, Kozan

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Where is the Kozal family from?

You can see how Kozal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kozal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kozal family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Kozal's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kozal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kozal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kozal. 38% of Kozal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kozal women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kozal were Truck Driver and 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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Kozal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozal 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Kozal. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kozal. For the veterans among your Kozal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kozal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kozal in 1954 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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