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Kohlwes Family History

Kohlwes 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, Kohler, Koles, Kohls, Koltes, Toles, Ohler, Kolden, Holmes

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Where is the Kohlwes family from?

You can see how Kohlwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlwes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlwes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kohlwes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kohlwes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kohlwes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlwes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Kohlwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlwes 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kohlwes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kohlwes. For the veterans among your Kohlwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlwes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Kohlwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kohlwes in 1944 was 29, and 90 in 2003.

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