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Kolacz Family History

Kolacz Surname Meaning

Polish (Kołacz): from kołacz ‘wedding cake’ presumably a metonymic occupational name for a patissier or confectioner.

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


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Where is the Kolacz family from?

You can see how Kolacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolacz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kolacz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kolacz families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kolacz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kolacz families in 1920.
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What did your Kolacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolacz. 43% of Kolacz men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kolacz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolacz were Trapper and Packer.

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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
    43%
  • Assembler
    15%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Trapper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

What Kolacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Kolacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolacz 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Kolacz. 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 213 military records available for the last name Kolacz. For the veterans among your Kolacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolacz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kolacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kolacz in 1943 was 32, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolacz 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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