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Kolva Family History

Kolva 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: Kolba, Kolka, Oliva, Pola, Kolman, Kolb, Kobza, Molla, Bolla, Korda

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Where is the Kolva family from?

You can see how Kolva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kolva families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolva's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolva 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 Kolva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolva. 37% of Kolva men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Kolva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Kolva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolva 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kolva. 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 229 military records available for the last name Kolva. For the veterans among your Kolva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolva lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kolva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kolva in 1954 was 35, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolva 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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