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Kolesky Family History

Kolesky 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: Kolsky, Volesky, Olesky, Molesky, Konesky, Kolosky, Poleski, Lesky

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Where is the Kolesky family from?

You can see how Kolesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kolesky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolesky. 28% of Kolesky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
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What Kolesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Kolesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolesky 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kolesky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kolesky. For the veterans among your Kolesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolesky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kolesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kolesky in 1961 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

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