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Kollin Family History

Kollin Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Collin in Brandenburg or Pomerania Kolline in Silesia or Kolin in Bohemia. Compare Collin .

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


Similar surnames: Wollin, Gollin, Kolpin, Kolin, Koplin, Rollin, Rolling, Collin

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Where is the Kollin family from?

You can see how Kollin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kollin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kollin families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kollin's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Kollin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kollin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kollin. 34% of Kollin men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Kollin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kollin were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kollin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollin 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Kollin. 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 490 military records available for the last name Kollin. For the veterans among your Kollin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kollin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kollin in 1963 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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