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Kahrmann Family History

Kahrmann 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: Karmann, Kahmann, Karman, Kohrman, Kohlmann, Ehrmann, Kampmann

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Where is the Kahrmann family from?

You can see how Kahrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahrmann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kahrmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kahrmann family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahrmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kahrmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahrmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahrmann. 100% of Kahrmann men worked as a Chauffeur. .

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Kahrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahrmann 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kahrmann. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kahrmann. For the veterans among your Kahrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahrmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kahrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kahrmann in 1965 was 59, and 83 in 2002.

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