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Kolde Family History

Kolde 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: Kolden, Nolde, Golde, Kole, Molde, Kolle, Kolbe, Bold, Gold, Mole

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Where is the Kolde family from?

You can see how Kolde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kolde families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kolde's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kolde families in 1880.
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What did your Kolde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolde. 28% of Kolde men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kolde women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolde were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kolde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolde 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kolde. 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 268 military records available for the last name Kolde. For the veterans among your Kolde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolde lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kolde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kolde in 1948 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

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