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Kolo Family History

Kolo Name Meaning

Tongan: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yoho, Okoro, Komm, Karo, Kong, Kho, Koo, Kolp, Kolb, Solo

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Where is the Kolo family from?

You can see how Kolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kolo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kolo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolo. 100% of Kolo 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Kolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolo 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Kolo. 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 542 military records available for the last name Kolo. For the veterans among your Kolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kolo in 1963 was 68, and 64 in 2002.

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