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Kolwicz Family History

Kolwicz 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, Kolacz, Kowitz, Kotowicz, Polich, Kalich, Kulich, Kolbeck

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Where is the Kolwicz family from?

You can see how Kolwicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolwicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kolwicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kolwicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolwicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolwicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolwicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolwicz. 72% of Kolwicz men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Kolwicz women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • New Worker
    72%
  • Baker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Kolwicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Kolwicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolwicz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kolwicz. 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 66 military records available for the last name Kolwicz. For the veterans among your Kolwicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolwicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kolwicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolwicz in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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