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Kolodny Family History

Kolodny Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from a place called Kolodnoe in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Kolodny family from?

You can see how Kolodny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolodny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kolodny families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kolodny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolodny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolodny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kolodny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolodny. 25% of Kolodny men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kolodny women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolodny were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kolodny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Kolodny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolodny 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Kolodny. 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 188 military records available for the last name Kolodny. For the veterans among your Kolodny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolodny lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kolodny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kolodny in 1950 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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