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Kolinka Family History

Kolinka 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, Kalina, Kolenda, Glinka, Kolanko, Kolinsky, Kolinski, Molina

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Where is the Kolinka family from?

You can see how Kolinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolinka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kolinka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kolinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolinka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolinka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Paperhanger
    100%
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What Kolinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kolinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolinka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kolinka. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kolinka. For the veterans among your Kolinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolinka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kolinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kolinka in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 1996.

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