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Koudelka Family History

Koudelka Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname for someone with two-colored hair from a derivative of koudel ‘tow’.

Habitational name for someone from a village in Moravia called Koudelov.

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


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Where is the Koudelka family from?

You can see how Koudelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koudelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koudelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Koudelka family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koudelka's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Koudelka families in 1880.
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What did your Koudelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koudelka. 43% of Koudelka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Koudelka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koudelka were Electrician and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koudelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koudelka 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Koudelka. 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 334 military records available for the last name Koudelka. For the veterans among your Koudelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koudelka lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Koudelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Koudelka in 1944 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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