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Kohel Family History

Kohel Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: probably from an archaic verb (kohetiť se in Slovak) meaning ‘to move clumsy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kozel, Kikel, Orel, Koh, Kober, Kokes, Kone, Kolek, Cohen, Kuhel

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Where is the Kohel family from?

You can see how Kohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kohel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kohel families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kohel's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohel. 64% of Kohel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kohel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohel were Farming and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Farming
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohel 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Kohel. 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 365 military records available for the last name Kohel. For the veterans among your Kohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kohel in 1956 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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