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Koblitz Family History

Koblitz Surname Meaning

German (Köblitz): habitational name from Köblitz in Oberlausitz or Saxony or from Köbbelitz in the Altmark area of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Koblitz family from?

You can see how Koblitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koblitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koblitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Koblitz families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Koblitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koblitz families in 1880.
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What did your Koblitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koblitz. 29% of Koblitz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Koblitz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koblitz were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Koblitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koblitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koblitz 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Koblitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Koblitz. For the veterans among your Koblitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koblitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koblitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Koblitz in 1962 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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