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Kohlus Family History

Kohlus 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: Kohles, Kohls, Kohli, Klus, Kohl, Kohler, Kallus, Kobus, Bolus, Kolis

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Where is the Kohlus family from?

You can see how Kohlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kohlus families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kohlus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kohlus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohlus. 100% of Kohlus women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Kohlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kohlus. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kohlus. For the veterans among your Kohlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kohlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kohlus in 1969 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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