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Kolle Family History

Kolle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Koll.

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


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Where is the Kolle family from?

You can see how Kolle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kolle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kolle families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kolle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kolle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolle. 38% of Kolle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kolle women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolle were Foreman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Kolle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolle 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 Kolle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kolle. For the veterans among your Kolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kolle in 1963 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolle 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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