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Koletzky Family History

Koletzky 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: Kopetsky, Kolek, Kopecky, Kolinsky, Kopitzke, Koltz, Kolsky, Volesky

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Where is the Koletzky family from?

You can see how Koletzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koletzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Koletzky families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Koletzky's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Koletzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koletzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koletzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koletzky. 100% of Koletzky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Koletzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koletzky 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Koletzky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Koletzky. For the veterans among your Koletzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koletzky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Koletzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koletzky in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

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