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Kolumber Family History

Kolumber 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: Kolber, Kummer, Kober, Klemmer, Holmer, Plummer, Kamber, Plumer

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Where is the Kolumber family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolumber 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 Kolumber ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Filling House
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kolumber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolumber 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kolumber. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kolumber. For the veterans among your Kolumber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolumber lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kolumber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kolumber in 1970 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolumber 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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