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Kolenbrander Family History

Kolenbrander 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: Kolander, Kostenbader, Alexander, Bolander, Brander, Kalkbrenner

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Where is the Kolenbrander family from?

You can see how Kolenbrander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolenbrander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolenbrander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kolenbrander families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kolenbrander's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kolenbrander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolenbrander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolenbrander ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Kolenbrander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolenbrander 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kolenbrander. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kolenbrander. For the veterans among your Kolenbrander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolenbrander lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kolenbrander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kolenbrander in 1969 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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