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Kohland Family History

Kohland 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: Ohland, Bohland, Rohland, Koland, Holland, Boland, Ashland, Rowland

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Where is the Kohland family from?

You can see how Kohland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kohland families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kohland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Kohland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohland 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kohland. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kohland. For the veterans among your Kohland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kohland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kohland in 1967 was 23, and 52 in 2004.

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