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Kollbaum Family History

Kollbaum 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: Wellbaum, Goldbaum, Wallbaum, Fellbaum, Killam, Kellam, Kienbaum

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Where is the Kollbaum family from?

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

What did your Kollbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kollbaum. 60% of Kollbaum men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Blacksmith
    40%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kollbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollbaum 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kollbaum. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kollbaum. For the veterans among your Kollbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kollbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kollbaum in 1966 was 91, and 85 in 2002.

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