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Kolida Family History

Kolida 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: Oliva, Kalina, Korda, Konda, Kojima, Kotila, Kolenda, Golia, Golda

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Where is the Kolida family from?

You can see how Kolida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolida family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolida families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kolida's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolida. 100% of Kolida men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kolida women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Kolida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Kolida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolida 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kolida. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kolida. For the veterans among your Kolida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolida lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kolida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kolida in 1950 was 59, and 57 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolida 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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