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Kolli Family History

Kolli Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu Kerala): from the name of a scheduled tribe associated with the goddess Kolli Powai (meaning ‘Goddess of Death’).

The Malayalam word kolli means ‘death’.

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


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You can see how Kolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolli families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kolli family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kolli families in 1880.
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There are 114 census records available for the last name Kolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolli 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kolli. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Kolli. For the veterans among your Kolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolli lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Kolli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kolli in 1989 was 84, and 57 in 2004.

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