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Kolbo Family History

Kolbo Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from Kolbow in Mecklenburg. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Kolbu a compound of kol (see Kolberg) and bu ‘hut shack’.

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


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Where is the Kolbo family from?

You can see how Kolbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kolbo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kolbo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolbo families in 1880.
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What did your Kolbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolbo. 30% of Kolbo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kolbo women worked as a Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kolbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Kolbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbo 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kolbo. 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 195 military records available for the last name Kolbo. For the veterans among your Kolbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kolbo in 1964 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolbo 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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