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Colinski Family History

Colinski Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wolinski, Dolinski, Solinski, Olinski, Golinski, Kolinski, Polinski

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Where is the Colinski family from?

You can see how Colinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colinski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Colinski family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Colinski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Colinski families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Colinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colinski 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Colinski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Colinski. For the veterans among your Colinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colinski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Colinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Colinski in 1968 was 63, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colinski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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