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Kolbert Family History

Kolbert Name Meaning

German: probably from the ancient Germanic personal name Colobert cognate with Old Norse kollir ‘helmet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kolberg, Olbert, Obert, Silbert, Filbert, Kohlberg, Koller, Helbert

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Where is the Kolbert family from?

You can see how Kolbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kolbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kolbert families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolbert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kolbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolbert. 39% of Kolbert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kolbert women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolbert 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Kolbert. 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 305 military records available for the last name Kolbert. For the veterans among your Kolbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolbert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kolbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kolbert in 1960 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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