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Kolba Family History

Kolba Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech:: from kolba ‘corn cob’ or ‘butt end of a rifle’ perhaps a nickname for a soldier. adaptation of German Kolb.

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


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You can see how Kolba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolba family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kolba families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kolba's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kolba families in 1911.
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What did your Kolba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kolba. 63% of Kolba men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolba 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Kolba. 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 204 military records available for the last name Kolba. For the veterans among your Kolba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolba lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kolba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kolba in 1961 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolba 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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