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Kolner Family History

Kolner 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: Koller, Kolter, Kelner, Kolber, Kolker, Kovner, Bolner, Kilner

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Where is the Kolner family from?

You can see how Kolner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kolner families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kolner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolner 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 Kolner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolner. 100% of Kolner 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%

What Kolner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kolner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolner 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Kolner. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kolner. For the veterans among your Kolner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kolner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kolner in 1967 was 92, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolner 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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