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Kolay Family History

Kolay 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: Kolar, Kolak, Golay, Kolby, Klay, Kay, Kozak, Kosar, Korab, Klar

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Where is the Kolay family from?

You can see how Kolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kolay family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolay's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kolay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Kolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kolay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kolay. For the veterans among your Kolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Kolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kolay in 1978 was 59, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolay 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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