Kolas Family History

Kolas Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kotas, Kopas, Bolas, Klas, Kolar, Kolak, Kalas, Kolis, Kolasa, Koles

5,000 record(s) for Kolas

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
174	Military Records
356	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
772	Member Trees

Where is the Kolas family from?

You can see how Kolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kolas families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kolas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kolas families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Punch press operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolas. 23% of Kolas men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kolas women worked as a Punch press operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolas were Proprietor and Waitress.

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

Laborer

23%

Farmer

19%

Machine operator

12%

Proprietor

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Punch press operator

25%

Seamstress

25%

Stenographer

25%

Waitress

25%

What Kolas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Kolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 356 immigration records available for the last name Kolas. 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.

Military Records

There are 174 military records available for the last name Kolas. For the veterans among your Kolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kolas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kolas in 1954 was 21, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.