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Kolson Family History

Kolson Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Koll.

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


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Where is the Kolson family from?

You can see how Kolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kolson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kolson families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kolson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolson families in 1891.
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What did your Kolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolson. 45% of Kolson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kolson women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolson were Machinist and Roller.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Topper
    20%
  • Roller
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolson 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Kolson. 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 281 military records available for the last name Kolson. For the veterans among your Kolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolson in 1964 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolson 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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