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Koleba Family History

Koleba Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kolba, Kolb, Kleban, Kolenda, Kolek, Gleba, Golba, Olea, Korba

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Where is the Koleba family from?

You can see how Koleba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koleba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koleba family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koleba's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Koleba families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Koleba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koleba 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Koleba. 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 2 military records available for the last name Koleba. For the veterans among your Koleba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koleba lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Koleba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koleba in 1960 was 64, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koleba 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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