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Kolln Family History

Kolln Surname Meaning

German (Kölln): see Koelln.

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


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Where is the Kolln family from?

You can see how Kolln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolln family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kolln families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolln's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolln families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolln surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolln. 50% of Kolln men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Kolln family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Kolln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolln 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolln. 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 303 military records available for the last name Kolln. For the veterans among your Kolln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolln lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Kolln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kolln in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2000.

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