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Kolbel Family History

Kolbel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kobel, Kolber, Korbel, Koebel, Kolbe, Nobel, Kober, Kobe, Kabel

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Where is the Kolbel family from?

You can see how Kolbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kolbel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Kolbel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolbel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kolbel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kolbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolbel. 100% of Kolbel women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kolbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Kolbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbel 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Kolbel. 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 585 military records available for the last name Kolbel. For the veterans among your Kolbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Kolbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kolbel in 1969 was 73, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolbel 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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