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Kokal Family History

Kokal Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Kokalj: nickname or topographic name from kokalj ‘corn cockle (Agrostemma githago)’ a weed of cereal crops. The surname in the form Kokal is found in Slovenia too where it is rare. See also Kokol and Konkol .

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


Similar surnames: Konkol, Koral, Kozel, Kozar, Kobal, Goral, Tokar, Sokal, Loyal, Kosak

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Where is the Kokal family from?

You can see how Kokal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kokal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kokal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kokal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kokal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kokal families in 1880.
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What did your Kokal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kokal. 24% of Kokal 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
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Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Kokal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kokal 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kokal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Kokal. For the veterans among your Kokal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kokal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kokal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kokal in 1959 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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