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Kolonsky Family History

Kolonsky 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: Polonsky, Kolinsky, Kolosky, Kozlovsky, Klosky, Polansky, Dolinsky

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Where is the Kolonsky family from?

You can see how Kolonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kolonsky families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kolonsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolonsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kolonsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Kolonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Kolonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolonsky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kolonsky. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kolonsky. For the veterans among your Kolonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolonsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kolonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kolonsky in 1963 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

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