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Kollen Family History

Kollen 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, Koller, Pollen, Hollen, Kallen, Killen, Wollen, Kollin

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Where is the Kollen family from?

You can see how Kollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kollen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kollen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kollen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kollen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollen 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 Kollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kollen. 40% of Kollen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kollen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kollen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollen 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Kollen. 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 183 military records available for the last name Kollen. For the veterans among your Kollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kollen in 1964 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kollen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kollen 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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