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Kolenc Family History

Kolenc Name Meaning

Slovenian:: topographic name derived from koleno ‘knee’. nickname from the dialect plant name kolenc ‘yellow bedstraw (Galium verum)’ or ‘common nipplewort (Lapsana communis)’. Compare Collins

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nolen, Golec, Kolden, Kopec, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Olen, Klenk, Lorenc

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Where is the Kolenc family from?

You can see how Kolenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolenc family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kolenc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kolenc families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kolenc's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kolenc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolenc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolenc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolenc. 100% of Kolenc 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 386 census records available for the last name Kolenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolenc 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Kolenc. 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 105 military records available for the last name Kolenc. For the veterans among your Kolenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolenc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kolenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kolenc in 1963 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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