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Kohlmier Family History

Kohlmier 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: Kohlmeier, Kohler, Kohlmeyer, Holmer, Ohler, Hollier, Koller, Ohmer

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Where is the Kohlmier family from?

You can see how Kohlmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlmier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlmier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Kohlmier families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kohlmier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kohlmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlmier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohlmier. 100% of Kohlmier men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Kohlmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlmier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kohlmier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kohlmier. For the veterans among your Kohlmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlmier lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Kohlmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kohlmier in 1958 was 55, and 86 in 2000.

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