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Kolm Family History

Kolm Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Kollm or Kulm both in Saxony so named from Slavic kholm hlumu ‘small hill’.

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


Similar surnames: Kulm, Olm, Kelm, Holm, Komm, Kalm, Kolb, Hole, Kell, Kolk

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Where is the Kolm family from?

You can see how Kolm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kolm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kolm families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kolm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolm. 100% of Kolm women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 659 military records available for the last name Kolm. For the veterans among your Kolm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kolm in 1962 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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