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Koliha Family History

Koliha 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: Oliva, Kalina, Kojima, Kotila, Golia, Kolich, Kolba, Klima, Molina

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Where is the Koliha family from?

You can see how Koliha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koliha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koliha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Koliha families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Koliha's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Koliha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koliha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koliha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koliha. 46% of Koliha men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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What Koliha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Koliha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koliha 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Koliha. 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 134 military records available for the last name Koliha. For the veterans among your Koliha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koliha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Koliha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Koliha in 1966 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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