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Koles Family History

Koles Surname Meaning

Czech (Koleš): from a short form of the personal name Mikoláš, a variant of Mikuláš, the Czech form of Nicholas.

Possibly an altered form of German Kolz, Kohls or Kohles.

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


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Where is the Koles family from?

You can see how Koles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Koles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Koles families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Koles's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Koles families in 1891.
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What did your Koles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koles. 24% of Koles men worked as a Miner and 100% of Koles women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 291 immigration records available for the last name Koles. 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 306 military records available for the last name Koles. For the veterans among your Koles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koles lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Koles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koles in 1957 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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