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Kolber Family History

Kolber Surname Meaning

German:: (also Kölber): from an agent derivative of Middle High German kolbe ‘club cudgel’ hence an occupational name for a person who made wooden clubs later for an armorer.

(Kölber): habitational name for someone from Kolben in Württemberg or Cölbe in Hesse.

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


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You can see how Kolber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kolber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kolber families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kolber families in 1911.
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What did your Kolber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kolber. 100% of Kolber men worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolber 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Kolber. 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 577 military records available for the last name Kolber. For the veterans among your Kolber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolber lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kolber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kolber in 1950 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolber 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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