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Kohlbeck Family History

Kohlbeck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kolbeck.

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


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Where is the Kohlbeck family from?

You can see how Kohlbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kohlbeck families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kohlbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kohlbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Kohlbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohlbeck. 23% of Kohlbeck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kohlbeck women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohlbeck were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Kohlbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kohlbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlbeck 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Kohlbeck. 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 460 military records available for the last name Kohlbeck. For the veterans among your Kohlbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kohlbeck in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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