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Kolsby Family History

Kolsby 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: Kolsky, Kolby, Soulsby, Kolb, Mosby, Kilby, Kelsey, Colby, Koshy

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Where is the Kolsby family from?

You can see how Kolsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolsby family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolsby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolsby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kolsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolsby 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kolsby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kolsby. For the veterans among your Kolsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolsby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kolsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kolsby in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolsby 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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