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Kolias Family History

Kolias 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: Golias, Kolis, Kollias, Kocian, Elias, Solis, Kolman, Kotas, Kopas

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Where is the Kolias family from?

You can see how Kolias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kolias families living in Wisconsin. This was about 13% of all the recorded Kolias's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolias. 22% of Kolias men worked as a Chef and 100% of Kolias women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Chef
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Kolias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolias 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Kolias. 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 192 military records available for the last name Kolias. For the veterans among your Kolias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kolias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kolias in 1963 was 72, and 60 in 2004.

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