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Kolb Family History

Kolb Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German kolbe ‘mace’ or ‘cudgel’ which was both a weapon and part of an official's insignia in some cases the insignia of a jester;

or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with this word.

In Silesia the term denoted a shock of hair or a shorn head.

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


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Where is the Kolb family from?

You can see how Kolb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kolb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Kolb families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kolb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolb families in 1891.
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What did your Kolb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolb. 84% of Kolb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Shorthand Typist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Kolb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolb 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolb. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Kolb. For the veterans among your Kolb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolb lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kolb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolb in 1944 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolb 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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