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Kollath Family History

Kollath Surname Meaning

German: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Colohart cognate with Old Norse kollir ‘helmet’.

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


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Where is the Kollath family from?

You can see how Kollath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kollath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kollath families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kollath's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kollath families in 1891.
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What did your Kollath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kollath. 28% of Kollath men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kollath women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kollath were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kollath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollath 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Kollath. 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 374 military records available for the last name Kollath. For the veterans among your Kollath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollath lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kollath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kollath in 1961 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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