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Kolecki Family History

Kolecki 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: Dolecki, Kopecki, Kotecki, Kolacki, Solecki, Poleski, Kolbeck

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Where is the Kolecki family from?

You can see how Kolecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolecki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kolecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kolecki families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolecki's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kolecki families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolecki 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 Kolecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and H Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolecki. 34% of Kolecki men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kolecki women worked as a H Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolecki were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Chipper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H Work
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Kolecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Kolecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolecki 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Kolecki. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kolecki. For the veterans among your Kolecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolecki lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kolecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kolecki in 1951 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolecki 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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