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Kolinger Family History

Kolinger 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: Olinger, Solinger, Bolinger, Klinger, Dolinger, Klinge, Slinger

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Where is the Kolinger family from?

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

What did your Kolinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Kolinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolinger 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Kolinger. 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 64 military records available for the last name Kolinger. For the veterans among your Kolinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolinger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Kolinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kolinger in 1942 was 44, and 69 in 2002.

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