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Kocol Family History

Kocol Surname Meaning

Polish (Kocoł): derivative of koc ‘thick cover e.g. blanket’ or personal name Koc.

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


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Where is the Kocol family from?

You can see how Kocol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kocol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kocol families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kocol's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kocol families in 1920.
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What did your Kocol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocol. 75% of Kocol men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kocol women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocol were Plumber and Meat Trimmer.

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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
    75%
  • Plumber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Meat Trimmer
    50%

What Kocol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Kocol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocol 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kocol. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kocol. For the veterans among your Kocol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocol lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kocol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kocol in 1943 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocol 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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