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Kolian Family History

Kolian 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: Kocian, Kolman, Kilian, Kolin, Holian, Kalman, Kosman, Lian, Polman

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Where is the Kolian family from?

You can see how Kolian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolian family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kolian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolian 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 76 census records available for the last name Kolian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolian 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kolian. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kolian. For the veterans among your Kolian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kolian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kolian in 1974 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolian 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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