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Kolles Family History

Kolles 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: Koller, Bolles, Koles, Kohles, Jolles, Koltes, Tolles, Kolle, Keller

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Where is the Kolles family from?

You can see how Kolles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolles family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kolles families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kolles's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolles. 56% of Kolles men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    56%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Section
    23%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Kolles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolles 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kolles. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kolles. For the veterans among your Kolles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolles in 1962 was 64, and 99 in 2004.

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