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Koloski Family History

Koloski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant and Americanized form of Kołowski (see Kolowski).

Americanized form of Polish Kozłowski (see Kozlowski) and apparently also of Kałuski which is unexplained.

Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Kolo a short form of Nikola an equivalent of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Koloski family from?

You can see how Koloski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koloski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koloski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Koloski families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Koloski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Koloski families in 1880.
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What did your Koloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koloski. 49% of Koloski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Koloski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koloski were Moulder and House Maid.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Moulder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • House Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koloski 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Koloski. 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 443 military records available for the last name Koloski. For the veterans among your Koloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koloski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Koloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koloski in 1961 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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