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Kolenick Family History

Kolenick 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: Olenick, Domenick, Kornick, Rolnick, Koepnick, Gollnick, Olenik

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Where is the Kolenick family from?

You can see how Kolenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolenick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolenick family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolenick's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kolenick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolenick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolenick. 50% of Kolenick men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Norry
    50%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kolenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolenick 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kolenick. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kolenick. For the veterans among your Kolenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolenick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kolenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kolenick in 1961 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

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