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Koelbl Family History

Koelbl Surname Meaning

South German (Kölbl) is a nickname for a stocky or coarse man derived from a diminutive of Middle High German kolbe, which means ‘club’ or ‘cudgel’ (see Kolb).

Additionally, it serves as a nickname for a slow, relaxed man, originating from Early Modern High German kölbeln, meaning ‘to stroll’ or ‘amble’.

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


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Where is the Koelbl family from?

You can see how Koelbl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koelbl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koelbl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Koelbl families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Koelbl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koelbl families in 1880.
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What did your Koelbl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koelbl. 100% of Koelbl men worked as a Bartender and 100% of Koelbl women worked as a None.

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Koelbl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Koelbl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koelbl 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Koelbl. 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 160 military records available for the last name Koelbl. For the veterans among your Koelbl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koelbl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koelbl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koelbl in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koelbl 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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