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Kolet Family History

Kolet 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: Kolek, Koles, Nolet, Koler, Kole, Mole, Nolen, Kober, Kobe, Toles

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Where is the Kolet family from?

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

What did your Kolet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Kolet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolet 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kolet. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kolet. For the veterans among your Kolet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Kolet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kolet in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 1999.

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