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Kolinski Name 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


Similar surnames: Kozinski, Dolinski, Kolinsky, Kulinski, Kopinski, Kotlinski, Kocinski

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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 1911 there were 6 Kolinski families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kolinski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kolinski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kolinski. 50% of Kolinski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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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 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 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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