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Kozelka Family History

Kozelka Name Meaning

Czech: from a diminutive of Kozel ‘goat’ or ‘spindle’.

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


Similar surnames: Kozel, Homolka, Kosek, Kulka, Zilka, Rozek, Kolka, Popelka, Kudelka

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Where is the Kozelka family from?

You can see how Kozelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kozelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Kozelka families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kozelka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kozelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kozelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kozelka. 17% of Kozelka men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
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What Kozelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Kozelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozelka 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Kozelka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 204 military records available for the last name Kozelka. For the veterans among your Kozelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozelka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kozelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kozelka in 1957 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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