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Kols Family History

Kols 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: Kos, Kolb, Koss, Koos, Koll, Kops, Kolk, Kolis, Kors, Kolm

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Where is the Kols family from?

You can see how Kols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kols family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kols families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kols's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kols families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kols surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Kols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kols 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Kols. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kols. For the veterans among your Kols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kols lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kols in 1967 was 84, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kols 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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