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Kolechta Family History

Kolechta 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: Slechta, Klecha, Kolenda, Knecht, Koecher, Plichta, Kaleta, Kolich

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Where is the Kolechta family from?

You can see how Kolechta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolechta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolechta family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolechta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolechta families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kolechta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolechta 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kolechta. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kolechta. For the veterans among your Kolechta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolechta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Kolechta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kolechta in 1973 was 70, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolechta 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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