Kosmala Family History

Kosmala Surname Meaning

Polish (also Kosmała) is a derivative of the personal name Kosmas.

Alternatively, it can function as a nickname derived from kosmała, which is itself a derivative of kosmaty meaning ‘shaggy’ or ‘hairy’.

This term can be related to other names such as Kosmatka.

Additionally, it can be compared to Kosmalski, further highlighting its connections within the Polish language.

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

Similar surnames: Kosman, Koskela, Tomala, Kosmatka, Kostal, Komara, Sala, Oswald, Osman, Scala

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
173	Military Records
260	Immigration Records
651	Census and Voter Lists
496	Member Trees

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Where is the Kosmala family from?

You can see how Kosmala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosmala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kosmala families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kosmala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kosmala families in 1920.

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What did your Kosmala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosmala.

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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.

Laborer

64%

Mechanic

19%

Foreman

19%

What Kosmala family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 651 census records available for the last name Kosmala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosmala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 260 immigration records available for the last name Kosmala. 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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Military Records

There are 173 military records available for the last name Kosmala. For the veterans among your Kosmala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosmala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kosmala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kosmala in 1962 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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Kosmala Surname Meaning

Polish (also Kosmała) is a derivative of the personal name Kosmas.

Alternatively, it can function as a nickname derived from kosmała, which is itself a derivative of kosmaty meaning ‘shaggy’ or ‘hairy’.

This term can be related to other names such as Kosmatka.

Additionally, it can be compared to Kosmalski, further highlighting its connections within the Polish language.

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

Where is the Kosmala family from?

What did your Kosmala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kosmala.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

64%

Mechanic

19%

Foreman

19%

What Kosmala family records will you find?

What is the average Kosmala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kosmala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kosmala in 1962 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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Kosmala Surname Meaning

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Kosmala Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Kosmala

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Where is the Kosmala family from?

What did your Kosmala ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Kosmala family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kosmala lifespan?

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