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Kolp Family History

Kolp Name Meaning

German: variant of Kolb .

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


Similar surnames: Kulp, Olp, Koep, Colp, Korp, Kolk, Kolb, Koll, Kalp, Koop

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Where is the Kolp family from?

You can see how Kolp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kolp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kolp family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kolp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolp. 23% of Kolp men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kolp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolp were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kolp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolp 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Kolp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kolp. For the veterans among your Kolp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kolp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kolp in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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