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Kuhlen Family History

Kuhlen 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: Kuhle, Mullen, Kuhl, Cullen, Bullen, Kuhn, Kuchler, Muhle, Bohlen

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Where is the Kuhlen family from?

You can see how Kuhlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kuhlen families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kuhlen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kuhlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuhlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuhlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuhlen. 60% of Kuhlen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Engineer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Kuhlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhlen 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kuhlen. 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 269 military records available for the last name Kuhlen. For the veterans among your Kuhlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhlen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kuhlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kuhlen in 1967 was 62, and 64 in 2002.

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