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Kolstrand Family History

Kolstrand 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: Kolstad, Ostrand, Ahlstrand, Nostrand, Strand, Molstad, Rolstad

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Where is the Kolstrand family from?

You can see how Kolstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolstrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolstrand families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolstrand's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kolstrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolstrand 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 Kolstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolstrand. 60% of Kolstrand 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kolstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Kolstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolstrand 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kolstrand. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kolstrand. For the veterans among your Kolstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolstrand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Kolstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kolstrand in 1968 was 91, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolstrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolstrand 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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