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Kolofer Family History

Kolofer 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: Koller, Kolter, Klopfer, Wolfer, Kolber, Kolker, Kopfer, Colfer

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Where is the Kolofer family from?

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

What Kolofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kolofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolofer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kolofer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kolofer. For the veterans among your Kolofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolofer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Kolofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kolofer in 1980 was 67, and 83 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolofer 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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