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Kolbitz Family History

Kolbitz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Politz, Koblitz, Lobitz, Klitz, Kubitz, Koltz, Kowitz, Wollitz

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Where is the Kolbitz family from?

You can see how Kolbitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolbitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolbitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolbitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolbitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolbitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kolbitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kolbitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbitz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kolbitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Kolbitz. For the veterans among your Kolbitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Kolbitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kolbitz in 1966 was 82, and 71 in 1996.

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