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Kolecka Family History

Kolecka 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: Klecka, Kolbeck, Kolenda, Kolek, Dolecki, Kopecky, Kopecki, Kotecki

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Where is the Kolecka family from?

You can see how Kolecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolecka families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kolecka's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kolecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolecka 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 Kolecka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Kolecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Kolecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolecka 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kolecka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kolecka. For the veterans among your Kolecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolecka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kolecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kolecka in 1969 was 68, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolecka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolecka 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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