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Kolks Family History

Kolks 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: Kolk, Kolis, Koles, Kolka, Folks, Kos, Toles, Koski, Solis, Kolb

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Where is the Kolks family from?

You can see how Kolks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolks family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kolks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kolks family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolks's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kolks families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolks 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 212 census records available for the last name Kolks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolks 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kolks. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kolks. For the veterans among your Kolks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kolks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kolks in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolks 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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