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Koleson Family History

Koleson 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: Oleson, Coleson, Kolson, Kelson, Oveson, Okeson, Rolfson, Kolesar

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Where is the Koleson family from?

You can see how Koleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koleson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Koleson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Koleson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Koleson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Koleson families in 1871.
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What did your Koleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koleson. 100% of Koleson 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
    100%

What Koleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Koleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koleson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Koleson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Koleson. For the veterans among your Koleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koleson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Koleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Koleson in 1975 was 69, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koleson 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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