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Kolacinski Family History

Kolacinski 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: Kolasinski, Koscinski, Kocinski, Kabacinski, Kolinski, Polanski

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Where is the Kolacinski family from?

You can see how Kolacinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolacinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kolacinski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kolacinski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolacinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolacinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kolacinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolacinski. 60% of Kolacinski men worked as a Glass Worker and 100% of Kolacinski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Glass Worker
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kolacinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Kolacinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolacinski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kolacinski. 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 145 military records available for the last name Kolacinski. For the veterans among your Kolacinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolacinski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kolacinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kolacinski in 1957 was 47, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolacinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolacinski 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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