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Kollross Family History

Kollross 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: Holycross, Kloss, Kross, Norcross, Kollock, Colarossi, Kollars

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Where is the Kollross family from?

You can see how Kollross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollross family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kollross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kollross families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kollross's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kollross families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kollross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kollross. 45% of Kollross 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Sausage Maker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Kollross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollross 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kollross. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kollross. For the veterans among your Kollross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollross lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kollross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kollross in 1957 was 31, and 91 in 2003.

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