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Koscielniak Family History

Koscielniak Name Meaning

Polish (Kościelniak): patronymic from the occupational name kościelny ‘sacristan churchwarden’.

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


Similar surnames: Kostelnik, Kosnik, Kopernik, Marciniak, Szczesniak, Dominiak, Kominek

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Where is the Koscielniak family from?

You can see how Koscielniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koscielniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Koscielniak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Koscielniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koscielniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koscielniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koscielniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koscielniak. 47% of Koscielniak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Koscielniak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koscielniak were Machinist and 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cashier
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koscielniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koscielniak 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Koscielniak. 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 461 military records available for the last name Koscielniak. For the veterans among your Koscielniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koscielniak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Koscielniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koscielniak in 1956 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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