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Kolsky Family History

Kolsky Surname Meaning

Czech (Kolský): habitational name for someone from a place called Koloveč (near Kdyně) in Bohemia.

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


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Where is the Kolsky family from?

You can see how Kolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Kolsky families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kolsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolsky families in 1880.
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What did your Kolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolsky. 15% of Kolsky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kolsky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolsky 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Kolsky. 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 238 military records available for the last name Kolsky. For the veterans among your Kolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolsky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolsky in 1955 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolsky 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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