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Kolender Family History

Kolender 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: Kolander, Olender, Bolender, Bolander, Ellender, Blender, Kolenda

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Where is the Kolender family from?

You can see how Kolender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolender families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolender's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kolender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolender 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 130 census records available for the last name Kolender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolender 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kolender. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kolender. For the veterans among your Kolender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolender lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kolender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kolender in 1970 was 90, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolender 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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