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Kolisnyk Family History

Kolisnyk 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: Klink, Kozisek, Kolinsky, Kolinski, Kolis, Kominek, Kolin, Kolsky

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Where is the Kolisnyk family from?

You can see how Kolisnyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolisnyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolisnyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kolisnyk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolisnyk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolisnyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolisnyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolisnyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolisnyk. 100% of Kolisnyk 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 725 census records available for the last name Kolisnyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolisnyk 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Kolisnyk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kolisnyk. For the veterans among your Kolisnyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolisnyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kolisnyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kolisnyk in 1966 was 54, and 63 in 2000.

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