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Kolator Family History

Kolator 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: Kolter, Kolar, Molitor, Kolano, Kolton, Keator, Colston, Holton

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Where is the Kolator family from?

You can see how Kolator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolator family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolator family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolator's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kolator families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolator surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolator ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kolator ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kolator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolator 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kolator. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kolator. For the veterans among your Kolator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolator lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kolator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kolator in 1971 was 64, and 89 in 2001.

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