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Kohlbauer Family History

Kohlbauer 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: Muhlbauer, Klauer, Kolber, Kohler, Rothbauer, Hallbauer, Hofbauer

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Where is the Kohlbauer family from?

You can see how Kohlbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlbauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kohlbauer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlbauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kohlbauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlbauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohlbauer. 100% of Kohlbauer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Kohlbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlbauer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kohlbauer. 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 280 military records available for the last name Kohlbauer. For the veterans among your Kohlbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlbauer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Kohlbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kohlbauer in 1974 was 80, and 68 in 1998.

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