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Kolwitz Family History

Kolwitz 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: Kowitz, Politz, Koblitz, Klitz, Koltz, Koplowitz, Lowitz, Kottwitz

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Where is the Kolwitz family from?

You can see how Kolwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kolwitz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolwitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolwitz 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 Kolwitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Kolwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Kolwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolwitz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kolwitz. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kolwitz. For the veterans among your Kolwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolwitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kolwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kolwitz in 1967 was 80, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolwitz 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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