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Koling Family History

Koling 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: Kolling, Kling, Kolin, Boling, Koning, Poling, Roling, Kong, Klinge

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Where is the Koling family from?

You can see how Koling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Koling families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Koling's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Koling families in 1880.
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What did your Koling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koling. 32% of Koling men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Koling women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koling were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    32%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Koling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Koling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koling 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Koling. 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 Koling. For the veterans among your Koling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koling lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Koling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Koling in 1968 was 83, and 69 in 2000.

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