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Ciolek Family History

Ciolek Name Meaning

Polish (Ciołek): nickname from ciołek ‘young bull’.

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


Similar surnames: Ziomek, Kolek, Milek, Kosek, Molek, Bolek, Ciszek, Smolek, Bialek

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Where is the Ciolek family from?

You can see how Ciolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciolek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ciolek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ciolek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciolek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ciolek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciolek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciolek. 56% of Ciolek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ciolek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciolek were Machine Operator and Marker. .

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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
    56%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Marker
    17%
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What Ciolek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Ciolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciolek 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Ciolek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Ciolek. For the veterans among your Ciolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciolek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ciolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ciolek in 1957 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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