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Kolaga Family History

Kolaga Name 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: Kulaga, Kolasa, Koga, Kotara, Kodama, Koyama, Dolata, Solana, Kolar

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Where is the Kolaga family from?

You can see how Kolaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kolaga families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolaga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolaga. 34% of Kolaga men worked as a Tool Maker. .

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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 1940

  • Tool Maker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Florist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Kolaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolaga 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kolaga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Kolaga. For the veterans among your Kolaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolaga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kolaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kolaga in 1966 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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