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Kolenc Family History

Kolenc Surname Meaning

Slovenian: topographic name derived from koleno ‘knee’. This term is often used in various contexts relating to its geographical significance.

Additionally, it can also function as a nickname originating from the dialect plant name kolenc ‘yellow bedstraw (Galium verum)’.

Another interpretation connects it to ‘common nipplewort (Lapsana communis)’, highlighting its relationship to local flora.

This etymology indicates a rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with the land and its natural characteristics.

For further comparison, see Collins to explore similar terms and their meanings.

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

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You can see how Kolenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolenc family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kolenc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kolenc families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolenc's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kolenc families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Kolenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolenc 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Kolenc. 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 105 military records available for the last name Kolenc. For the veterans among your Kolenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolenc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kolenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kolenc in 1963 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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