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Kollig Family History

Kollig 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: Kolling, Kollin, Bollig, Bolling, Koenig, Kallio, Koller, Rolling

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Where is the Kollig family from?

You can see how Kollig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kollig families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kollig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kollig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kollig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kollig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kollig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kollig. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kollig. For the veterans among your Kollig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kollig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kollig in 1971 was 64, and 57 in 2003.

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