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Kolin Family History

Kolin Surname Meaning

Czech and Jewish (from Bohemia) (Kolín): habitational name for someone from Kolín in central Bohemia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kolin family from?

You can see how Kolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kolin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolin families in 1891.
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What did your Kolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolin. 23% of Kolin men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Kolin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolin were New Worker and Packer.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Cashier
    34%
  • Packer
    23%

What Kolin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kolin. For the veterans among your Kolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kolin in 1964 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolin 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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