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Koldys Family History

Koldys 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, Folds, Kordes, Soltys, Kolis, Koles, Bolds, Kolby, Goldy

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Where is the Koldys family from?

You can see how Koldys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koldys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Koldys families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Koldys's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Koldys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koldys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koldys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koldys. 40% of Koldys men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Welder
    14%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Koldys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koldys 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Koldys. 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 151 military records available for the last name Koldys. For the veterans among your Koldys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koldys lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Koldys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koldys in 1963 was 46, and 103 in 2003.

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