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Kolod Family History

Kolod 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: Kolody, Golod, Kolo, Hood, Bold, Gold, Kofoed, Wold, Kolb, Good

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Where is the Kolod family from?

You can see how Kolod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolod families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kolod's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kolod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolod ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Kolod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolod 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kolod. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kolod. For the veterans among your Kolod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolod lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kolod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kolod in 1958 was 23, and 85 in 2004.

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