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Kohfield Family History

Kohfield 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: Bonfield, Cofield, Hosfield, Corfield, Kenfield, Ashfield, Orfield

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Where is the Kohfield family from?

You can see how Kohfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kohfield family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kohfield's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Kohfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohfield 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kohfield. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kohfield. For the veterans among your Kohfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohfield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kohfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kohfield in 1968 was 68, and 78 in 2001.

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