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Kollus Family History

Kollus 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: Kallus, Kolbus, Koller, Klus, Kalmus, Lollis, Kallas, Koll, Kobus

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Where is the Kollus family from?

You can see how Kollus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kollus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kollus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kollus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollus 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 Kollus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kollus. 100% of Kollus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kollus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kollus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kollus. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kollus. For the veterans among your Kollus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kollus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kollus in 1971 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kollus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kollus 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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