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Kodel Family History

Kodel Surname 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: Godel, Kozel, Kopel, Model, Kobel, Kogel, Kosel, Kadel, Knodel, Koel

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Where is the Kodel family from?

You can see how Kodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kodel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kodel families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kodel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kodel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kodel. 100% of Kodel men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kodel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Kodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodel 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kodel. 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 559 military records available for the last name Kodel. For the veterans among your Kodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kodel in 1967 was 63, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kodel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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