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Kjolseth Family History

Kjolseth 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: Joseph, Helseth, Roseth, Borseth, Halseth, Koeth, Forseth, Gronseth

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Where is the Kjolseth family from?

You can see how Kjolseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjolseth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kjolseth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kjolseth families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Kjolseth's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kjolseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kjolseth 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 Kjolseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kjolseth. 50% of Kjolseth men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kjolseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Kjolseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjolseth 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kjolseth. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kjolseth. For the veterans among your Kjolseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjolseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Kjolseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kjolseth in 1962 was 51, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kjolseth 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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