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Kolvek Family History

Kolvek 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: Kolek, Kolden, Koller, Kolter, Kolbeck, Kolber, Kosek, Kolker, Kolak

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Where is the Kolvek family from?

You can see how Kolvek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolvek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kolvek families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kolvek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolvek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolvek 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 Kolvek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

What Kolvek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Kolvek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolvek 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kolvek. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kolvek. For the veterans among your Kolvek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolvek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolvek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kolvek in 1964 was 59, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolvek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolvek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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