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Kolofa Family History

Kolofa 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: Korona, Kozloff, Kolba, Kolasa, Kolka, Coloma, Colona, Kolody, Soloff

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Where is the Kolofa family from?

You can see how Kolofa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolofa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolofa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kolofa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolofa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kolofa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolofa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolofa ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kolofa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kolofa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolofa 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kolofa. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kolofa. For the veterans among your Kolofa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolofa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kolofa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kolofa in 1966 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

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