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Kolenko Family History

Kolenko 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: Kolanko, Klenk, Kolenda, Kolek, Kolano, Kostenko, Kovalenko, Klenke

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Where is the Kolenko family from?

You can see how Kolenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kolenko family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kolenko's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kolenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolenko 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 Kolenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolenko. 100% of Kolenko men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kolenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Kolenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolenko 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kolenko. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kolenko. For the veterans among your Kolenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolenko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kolenko in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolenko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolenko 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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