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Kolesnick Family History

Kolesnick 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: Koepnick, Lesnick, Olenick, Lesnik, Olejnik, Lesniak, Domenick

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Where is the Kolesnick family from?

You can see how Kolesnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolesnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolesnick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Kolesnick families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kolesnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolesnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolesnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolesnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolesnick. 100% of Kolesnick 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Kolesnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolesnick 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kolesnick. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kolesnick. For the veterans among your Kolesnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolesnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kolesnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kolesnick in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

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