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Kolling Family History

Kolling Surname Meaning

German (Kölling): from the ancient Germanic personal name Kolo Colo + the suffix -ing denoting affiliation.

North German: topographic name from Middle Low German kolinge a term denoting an area of forest to be cut for charcoal burning.

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


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Where is the Kolling family from?

You can see how Kolling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kolling families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kolling's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kolling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolling 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 Kolling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolling. 100% of Kolling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kolling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kolling. For the veterans among your Kolling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolling lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kolling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kolling in 1945 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolling 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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