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Kolbus Family History

Kolbus Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Kolb.

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


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Where is the Kolbus family from?

You can see how Kolbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kolbus families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolbus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kolbus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolbus 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 Kolbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolbus. 47% of Kolbus men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Kolbus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolbus were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Student
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Kolbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Kolbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbus 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Kolbus. 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 124 military records available for the last name Kolbus. For the veterans among your Kolbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kolbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kolbus in 1959 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolbus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolbus 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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