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Kollay Family History

Kollay 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: Kallay, Kollar, Dollar, Kolman, Molloy, Folley, Molla, Bolla, Koller

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Where is the Kollay family from?

You can see how Kollay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kollay family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kollay's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kollay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kollay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kollay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kollay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kollay. For the veterans among your Kollay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kollay in 1971 was 82, and 90 in 2002.

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