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Kohlschmidt Family History

Kohlschmidt 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: Goldschmidt, Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Kleinschmidt, Waldschmidt

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Where is the Kohlschmidt family from?

You can see how Kohlschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlschmidt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kohlschmidt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Kohlschmidt families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kohlschmidt's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohlschmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohlschmidt. 43% of Kohlschmidt men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kohlschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlschmidt 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kohlschmidt. 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 135 military records available for the last name Kohlschmidt. For the veterans among your Kohlschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlschmidt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kohlschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kohlschmidt in 1965 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

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