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Kolosky Family History

Kolosky Name Meaning

Variant of Koloski a surname of Polish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Sokolosky, Olesky, Kozloski, Polosky, Kokoska, Koslosky, Molesky

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Where is the Kolosky family from?

You can see how Kolosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kolosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kolosky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolosky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolosky. 34% of Kolosky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kolosky women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolosky were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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%
  • Coal Loader
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolosky 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kolosky. 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 247 military records available for the last name Kolosky. For the veterans among your Kolosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolosky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kolosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kolosky in 1958 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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