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Kushla Family History

Kushla 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: Kuhl, Kusel, Kukla, Kula, Kujala, Kudla, Kustra, Kuchta, Kubala

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Where is the Kushla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kushla 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 Kushla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Steel Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Kushla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kushla 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kushla. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kushla. For the veterans among your Kushla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kushla lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Kushla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kushla in 1947 was 48, and 99 in 2001.

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