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Kuelbs Family History

Kuelbs 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: Krebs, Kulis, Koelbl, Kuklis, Ruelas, Kues, Juelfs, Kells, Kulas

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Where is the Kuelbs family from?

You can see how Kuelbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuelbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuelbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kuelbs families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuelbs's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kuelbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuelbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuelbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuelbs. 67% of Kuelbs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kuelbs women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Kuelbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuelbs 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kuelbs. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kuelbs. For the veterans among your Kuelbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuelbs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kuelbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kuelbs in 1965 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

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