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Kolnick Family History

Kolnick Surname 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: Kornick, Rolnick, Skolnick, Kolbeck, Knick, Konik, Zelnick, Kotnik

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Where is the Kolnick family from?

You can see how Kolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kolnick families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kolnick's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kolnick families in 1920.
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What did your Kolnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolnick. 28% of Kolnick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kolnick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolnick were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Kolnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Kolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolnick 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kolnick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Kolnick. For the veterans among your Kolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kolnick in 1962 was 58, and 43 in 2004.

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