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Kollenberg Family History

Kollenberg 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: Kallenberg, Kohlenberg, Hollenberg, Wollenberg, Knollenberg

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Where is the Kollenberg family from?

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

What did your Kollenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kollenberg. 34% of Kollenberg men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Porter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Kollenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollenberg 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Kollenberg. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kollenberg. For the veterans among your Kollenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kollenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kollenberg in 1959 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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