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Kolberg Family History

Kolberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Kolberg in Pomerania or from any of various places formerly named Kohlberg or Colberg (now Kolberg). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kohlenberg or Goldberg.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in eastern Norway so named from kol ‘charcoal’ + berg ‘mountain hill’ often denoting a black color or charcoal burning.

Swedish: ornamental name from the same elements as in the Norwegian name in 3 above.

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


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Where is the Kolberg family from?

You can see how Kolberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kolberg families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kolberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kolberg families in 1891.
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What did your Kolberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolberg. 21% of Kolberg men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Kolberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolberg were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Kolberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kolberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kolberg. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kolberg. For the veterans among your Kolberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kolberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kolberg in 1951 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolberg 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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