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Kokkila Family History

Kokkila 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, Erkkila, Koski, Konkol, Jokela, Kukla, Heikkila

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Where is the Kokkila family from?

You can see how Kokkila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokkila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kokkila families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kokkila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kokkila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kokkila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kokkila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kokkila. 100% of Kokkila 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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What Kokkila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kokkila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokkila 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kokkila. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kokkila. For the veterans among your Kokkila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokkila lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kokkila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kokkila in 1973 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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