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Koszela Family History

Koszela 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: Koskela, Kozel, Kosel, Korpela, Kozera, Roszel, Roszell, Kozelka

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Where is the Koszela family from?

You can see how Koszela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koszela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Koszela families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Koszela's in USA. Pennsylvania and 2 other states had the highest population of Koszela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koszela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koszela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Opener and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koszela. 50% of Koszela men worked as an Opener and 100% of Koszela 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

  • Opener
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Koszela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Koszela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koszela 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Koszela. 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 44 military records available for the last name Koszela. For the veterans among your Koszela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koszela lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Koszela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koszela in 1965 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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