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Koliba Family History

Koliba 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: Kolba, Kosiba, Oliva, Kalina, Kolb, Kojima, Kotila, Golia, Golba

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Where is the Koliba family from?

You can see how Koliba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koliba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Koliba families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Koliba's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Koliba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koliba 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 Koliba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koliba. 47% of Koliba men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koliba women worked as a Housework.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Koliba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Koliba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koliba 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Koliba. 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 58 military records available for the last name Koliba. For the veterans among your Koliba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koliba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Koliba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koliba in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koliba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koliba 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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