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Kolibas Family History

Kolibas 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: Olivas, Golias, Kolba, Kolis, Klimas, Kalivas, Kosiba, Kolbus

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Where is the Kolibas family from?

You can see how Kolibas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolibas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolibas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolibas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kolibas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolibas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolibas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolibas. 45% of Kolibas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kolibas women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Serviceman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kolibas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kolibas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolibas 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kolibas. 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 103 military records available for the last name Kolibas. For the veterans among your Kolibas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolibas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kolibas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kolibas in 1959 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolibas 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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