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Kolbe Family History

Kolbe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kolb.

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


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Where is the Kolbe family from?

You can see how Kolbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kolbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kolbe families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kolbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolbe 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 Kolbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolbe. 67% of Kolbe 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
    67%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Cinema Usherette
    17%

What Kolbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kolbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbe 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolbe. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kolbe. For the veterans among your Kolbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kolbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kolbe in 1948 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolbe 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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