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Kohlhaus Family History

Kohlhaus 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: Kohlhaas, Kohlmann, Kamphaus, Kohlhepp, Kohlhoff, Gelhaus, Ohlhauser

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Where is the Kohlhaus family from?

You can see how Kohlhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kohlhaus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlhaus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kohlhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlhaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Kohlhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlhaus 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kohlhaus. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kohlhaus. For the veterans among your Kohlhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlhaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kohlhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kohlhaus in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 1998.

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