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Kozera Family History

Kozera Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a gambler from kozera ‘cause good reason’ also meaning ‘trumps’.

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


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Where is the Kozera family from?

You can see how Kozera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kozera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kozera families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kozera's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kozera families in 1920.
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What did your Kozera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kozera. 63% of Kozera men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kozera women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kozera were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kozera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Kozera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozera 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Kozera. 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 197 military records available for the last name Kozera. For the veterans among your Kozera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kozera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kozera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kozera in 1963 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

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