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Kolenich Family History

Kolenich 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: Kolich, Olenick, Polich, Koenig, Kalich, Kulich, Goldrich, Kolenda

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Where is the Kolenich family from?

You can see how Kolenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolenich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolenich family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kolenich's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Kolenich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolenich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolenich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolenich. 67% of Kolenich men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kolenich women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Helper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Kolenich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Kolenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolenich 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kolenich. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kolenich. For the veterans among your Kolenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolenich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kolenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kolenich in 1966 was 53, and 92 in 2003.

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