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Kolbert Family History

Kolbert Surname Meaning

German: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Colobert cognate with Old Norse kollir ‘helmet’.

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


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Where is the Kolbert family from?

You can see how Kolbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kolbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kolbert families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kolbert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kolbert families in 1911.
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What did your Kolbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolbert. 39% of Kolbert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kolbert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kolbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbert 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Kolbert. 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 305 military records available for the last name Kolbert. For the veterans among your Kolbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kolbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kolbert in 1960 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolbert 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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