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Kola Family History

Kola Surname Meaning

Albanian: from Kolë (definite form Kola) a short form of the personal name Nikollë (see Nicholas). This is one of the most common surnames in Albania.

Polish (Koła): from a pet form of the personal name Mikołaj, the Polish form of Nicholas.

Indian (Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh): ethnic name from a word that was used as a blanket term for tribes who were originally huntsmen.

Possibly the name comes from Mundari kula, which means ‘tiger’.

East African (Kenya): unexplained.

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


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You can see how Kola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kola families living in Alabama. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kola's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kola families in 1880.
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What did your Kola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kola. 20% of Kola men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kola women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kola were Labor and 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kola 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Kola. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kola. For the veterans among your Kola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kola in 1967 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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