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Kolbs Family History

Kolbs 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: Kolb, Kolba, Kolis, Koles, Kolby, Kobs, Kolbo, Kolbus, Kolbe, Kos

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Where is the Kolbs family from?

You can see how Kolbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kolbs families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kolbs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kolbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolbs 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 Kolbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolbs. 100% of Kolbs 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%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kolbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbs 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kolbs. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kolbs. For the veterans among your Kolbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kolbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kolbs in 1970 was 54, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolbs 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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