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Kolchin Family History

Kolchin 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: Tolchin, Kochan, Dolphin, Kolpin, Kollin, Kolin, Houchin, Molchan

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Where is the Kolchin family from?

You can see how Kolchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolchin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolchin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolchin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolchin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Kolchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolchin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kolchin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kolchin. For the veterans among your Kolchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolchin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kolchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kolchin in 1967 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

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