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Kolinski Family History

Kolinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Koliński) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic also Koliński): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Kolno.

Altered form of Czech Kolínský (see Kolinsky).

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


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Where is the Kolinski family from?

You can see how Kolinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolinski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kolinski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolinski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolinski families in 1891.
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What did your Kolinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolinski. 38% of Kolinski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kolinski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolinski were Machinist and Machine Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolinski 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Kolinski. 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 496 military records available for the last name Kolinski. For the veterans among your Kolinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolinski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kolinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kolinski in 1949 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolinski 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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