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Kollander Family History

Kollander 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: Kolander, Hollander, Bolander, Callander, Oblander, Molander, Olander

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Where is the Kollander family from?

You can see how Kollander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kollander families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kollander family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kollander's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kollander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollander 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 Kollander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kollander. 60% of Kollander men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Kollander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Kollander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollander 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kollander. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kollander. For the veterans among your Kollander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kollander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kollander in 1962 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kollander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kollander 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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