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Kolanz Family History

Kolanz 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: Kolacz, Kolano, Koland, Kranz, Boland, Solano, Kolman, Olan, Voland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolanz 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kolanz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kolanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolanz 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kolanz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kolanz. For the veterans among your Kolanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolanz lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Kolanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kolanz in 1991 was 81, and 68 in 1997.

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