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Kodelka Family History

Kodelka 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: Koudelka, Kozelka, Kudelka, Popelka, Rodela, Kolka, Codella, Godel

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Where is the Kodelka family from?

You can see how Kodelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kodelka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kodelka families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kodelka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kodelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodelka 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 Kodelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kodelka. 60% of Kodelka men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Kodelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kodelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodelka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kodelka. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kodelka. For the veterans among your Kodelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodelka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Kodelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kodelka in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kodelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kodelka 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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