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Kolcz Family History

Kolcz 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: Kolacz, Koltz, Kolz, Kotz, Koch, Kolb, Goltz, Dolch, Kelch, Boltz

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Where is the Kolcz family from?

You can see how Kolcz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolcz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolcz family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kolcz's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Kolcz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolcz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolcz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shingle Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolcz. 50% of Kolcz men worked as a Shingle Weaver. .

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*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

  • Shingle Weaver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Kolcz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolcz 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kolcz. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kolcz. For the veterans among your Kolcz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolcz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kolcz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kolcz in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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