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Koloss Family History

Koloss 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: Kloss, Koss, Bloss, Koos, Klos, Loss, Gloss, Kross, Klass, Sloss

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Where is the Koloss family from?

You can see how Koloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koloss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koloss family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Koloss's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Koloss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koloss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koloss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Koloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koloss 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Koloss. 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 14 military records available for the last name Koloss. For the veterans among your Koloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koloss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Koloss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Koloss in 1974 was 48, and 84 in 2002.

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