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Kolapakka Family History

Kolapakka 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: Kolpack, Kopack, Konopka, Kolak, Kapadia, Klaphake, Kolanko, Opalka

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Where is the Kolapakka family from?

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

In 1940, Chopper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolapakka. 43% of Kolapakka men worked as a Chopper.

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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

  • Chopper
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Kolapakka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kolapakka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolapakka 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kolapakka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kolapakka. For the veterans among your Kolapakka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolapakka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kolapakka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kolapakka in 1966 was 62, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolapakka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolapakka 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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