Origins of the Kolb surname
About the Kolbs
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Interesting facts about Kolb
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kolb surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
What are the most common Kolb first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Kolbs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kolbs in 1921
Weberin
3
Assist In Above Business
2
Waiters And Waitresses
2
Assistant In Art Needle Work Shop
1
Assisting In Business
1
Common male occupations for Kolbs in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
20
Farm Hands
16
General Farmers
16
Clerks
10
Salespersons
9
