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Koloms Family History

Koloms 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: Koos, Klos, Kloss, Klomp, Kloos, Colomb, Golomb, Kolis, Kolm, Ooms

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Where is the Koloms family from?

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

What did your Koloms ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Koloms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koloms 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Koloms. 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 11 military records available for the last name Koloms. For the veterans among your Koloms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koloms lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Koloms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Koloms in 1977 was 63, and 56 in 2001.

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