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Kolessar Family History

Kolessar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Kolesár and Rusyn (and possibly also Serbian or Croatian) Kolesar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kolessar family from?

You can see how Kolessar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolessar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kolessar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kolessar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolessar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolessar 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 Kolessar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolessar. 50% of Kolessar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kolessar women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kolessar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Kolessar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolessar 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kolessar. 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 290 military records available for the last name Kolessar. For the veterans among your Kolessar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolessar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolessar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kolessar in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolessar 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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