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Kosler Family History

Kosler 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: Koster, Koller, Hosler, Bosler, Koser, Kobler, Rosler, Kohler, Kusler

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Where is the Kosler family from?

You can see how Kosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kosler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kosler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kosler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kosler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kosler. 27% of Kosler men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kosler women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosler 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Kosler. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kosler. For the veterans among your Kosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kosler in 1965 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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