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Kolinsky Family History

Kolinsky Surname Meaning

Czech (Kolínský) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Kolín in central Bohemia (see Kolin).

Jewish: variant of Kolinski.

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


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Where is the Kolinsky family from?

You can see how Kolinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolinsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kolinsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolinsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolinsky 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 Kolinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolinsky. 20% of Kolinsky men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kolinsky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolinsky were Presser and Saleswoman.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Presser
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Saleswoman
    15%

What Kolinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolinsky 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Kolinsky. 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 653 military records available for the last name Kolinsky. For the veterans among your Kolinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolinsky lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kolinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kolinsky in 1950 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolinsky 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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