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Koolish Family History

Koolish 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: Klish, Kolich, Kulish, Kolis, Kalish, Kordish, Polish, Polich

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Where is the Koolish family from?

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

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koolish. 100% of Koolish men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Koolish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Koolish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koolish 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Koolish. 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 45 military records available for the last name Koolish. For the veterans among your Koolish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koolish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Koolish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Koolish in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koolish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koolish 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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