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Kolker Family History

Kolker Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from a place called Kolki in Ukraine.

German: occupational name for a lime burner, a variant of Kalker (see Kalk Kalkbrenner).

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


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Where is the Kolker family from?

You can see how Kolker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kolker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolker families in 1891.
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What did your Kolker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolker. 50% of Kolker women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolker. 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 341 military records available for the last name Kolker. For the veterans among your Kolker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kolker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kolker in 1960 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolker 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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