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Kohlen Family History

Kohlen 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: Bohlen, Kohler, Kohles, Kohen, Kohnen, Nolen, Ohler, Kolden, Koller

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Where is the Kohlen family from?

You can see how Kohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kohlen families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kohlen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kohlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohlen. 72% of Kohlen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kohlen women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Kohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlen 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Kohlen. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kohlen. For the veterans among your Kohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Kohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kohlen in 1975 was 74, and 91 in 1999.

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