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Colnik Family History

Colnik 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: Gornik, Hornik, Collin, Konik, Melnik, Kotnik, Connick, Rolnick, Coln

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Colnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colnik 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Colnik. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colnik. For the veterans among your Colnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colnik lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Colnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Colnik in 1972 was 43, and 85 in 1991.

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