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Koboldt Family History

Koboldt 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: Kobold, Boldt, Konold, Bold, Kofoed, Bolt, Kobel, Hofeldt, Kobler

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Where is the Koboldt family from?

You can see how Koboldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koboldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koboldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Koboldt families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Koboldt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koboldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koboldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koboldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Koboldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koboldt 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Koboldt. 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 85 military records available for the last name Koboldt. For the veterans among your Koboldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koboldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Koboldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Koboldt in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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