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Kolmos Family History

Kolmos 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: Kormos, Olmos, Kolman, Holmes, Kontos, Kalmus, Koos, Klos, Olmo

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Where is the Kolmos family from?

You can see how Kolmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolmos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolmos family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kolmos's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kolmos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolmos 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 Kolmos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Cooker
    50%

What Kolmos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Kolmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolmos 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kolmos. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kolmos. For the veterans among your Kolmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolmos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Kolmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kolmos in 1966 was 80, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolmos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolmos 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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