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Koleng Family History

Koleng 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: Kong, Nolen, Koenig, Kolberg, Kolden, Leng, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Olen

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Where is the Koleng family from?

You can see how Koleng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koleng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koleng family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koleng's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Koleng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koleng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Koleng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koleng 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Koleng. 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 6 military records available for the last name Koleng. For the veterans among your Koleng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koleng lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Koleng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Koleng in 1973 was 87, and 64 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koleng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koleng 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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