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Kolody Family History

Kolody Surname Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Kolodiy): occupational name for a wheelwright Ukrainian kolodiy.

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


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Where is the Kolody family from?

You can see how Kolody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kolody families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolody's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kolody families in 1911.
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What did your Kolody ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kolody. 45% of Kolody men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolody 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Kolody. 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 264 military records available for the last name Kolody. For the veterans among your Kolody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolody lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kolody in 1962 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolody 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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