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Koleczek Family History

Koleczek 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: Holecek, Kolbeck, Palecek, Koelzer, Kolek, Koecher, Olczak, Boczek

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Where is the Koleczek family from?

You can see how Koleczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koleczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koleczek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Koleczek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koleczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koleczek 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 Koleczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koleczek. 50% of Koleczek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Welder
    50%

What Koleczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Koleczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koleczek 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Koleczek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Koleczek. For the veterans among your Koleczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koleczek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koleczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Koleczek in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koleczek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koleczek 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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