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Kossler Family History

Kossler Surname Meaning

German:: (Kössler): variant of Kessler. habitational name for someone from Koslar near Jülich.

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


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Where is the Kossler family from?

You can see how Kossler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kossler families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kossler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kossler families in 1911.
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What did your Kossler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kossler. 34% of Kossler 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
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Kossler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Kossler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossler 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Kossler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kossler. For the veterans among your Kossler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kossler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kossler in 1959 was 59, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossler 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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