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Kohlbecker Family History

Kohlbecker 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: Kohlbeck, Kolbeck, Kohlmeyer, Habecker, Klecker, Kohlmeier, Noecker

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Where is the Kohlbecker family from?

You can see how Kohlbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlbecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlbecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kohlbecker family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlbecker's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kohlbecker families in 1891.
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What did your Kohlbecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohlbecker. 67% of Kohlbecker men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Kohlbecker women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohlbecker were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kohlbecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Kohlbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlbecker 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Kohlbecker. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kohlbecker. For the veterans among your Kohlbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlbecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kohlbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kohlbecker in 1965 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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