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Koleser Family History

Koleser 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: Kolesar, Klever, Koller, Kleber, Kolter, Oeser, Kolber, Leser, Kleier

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Where is the Koleser family from?

You can see how Koleser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koleser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Koleser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Koleser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koleser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koleser 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 161 census records available for the last name Koleser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koleser 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Koleser. 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 14 military records available for the last name Koleser. For the veterans among your Koleser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koleser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Koleser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koleser in 1959 was 29, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koleser 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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