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Kolasa Name Meaning

Polish: from kolasa ‘wagon carriage’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a cartwright or coachman.

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


Similar surnames: Kolesar, Kosa, Kolacz, Kotas, Kolar, Kopas, Dolata, Kolak, Kalata

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Where is the Kolasa family from?

You can see how Kolasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolasa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kolasa families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kolasa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kolasa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolasa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolasa. 35% of Kolasa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kolasa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolasa were Miner and Typist. .

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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
    35%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Typist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolasa 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Kolasa. 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 552 military records available for the last name Kolasa. For the veterans among your Kolasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolasa lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kolasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kolasa in 1959 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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