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Kolken Family History

Kolken 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: Kolden, Kolker, Kooken, Wolken, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Kolman, Koller

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Where is the Kolken family from?

You can see how Kolken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolken family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kolken's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Kolken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolken 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 136 census records available for the last name Kolken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolken 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kolken. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kolken. For the veterans among your Kolken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolken lifespan?

Average Kolken life expectancy in 1969 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolken 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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