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Kollasch Family History

Kollasch Surname Meaning

German: from a Slavic-influenced short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

From Czech koláč ‘bread bun cake,’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker.

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


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Where is the Kollasch family from?

You can see how Kollasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollasch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kollasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kollasch families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kollasch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kollasch families in 1880.
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What did your Kollasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kollasch. 70% of Kollasch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kollasch women 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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kollasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Kollasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollasch 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kollasch. 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 201 military records available for the last name Kollasch. For the veterans among your Kollasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollasch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kollasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kollasch in 1954 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kollasch 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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