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Koland Family History

Koland Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the three farms so named in Agder a compound of kol ‘coal’ and land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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


Similar surnames: Boland, Island, Kolak, Worland, Bland, Odland, Poland, Oland, Noland

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Where is the Koland family from?

You can see how Koland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Koland family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Koland's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Koland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koland. 54% of Koland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Koland women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Koland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Koland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koland 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Koland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Koland. For the veterans among your Koland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koland lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Koland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koland in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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