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Kohlheim Family History

Kohlheim 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: Kohlhepp, Solheim, Kvalheim, Kohli, Opheim, Borsheim, Kohlhoff

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Where is the Kohlheim family from?

You can see how Kohlheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kohlheim families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kohlheim's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kohlheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Kohlheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlheim 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kohlheim. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kohlheim. For the veterans among your Kohlheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kohlheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kohlheim in 1965 was 48, and 91 in 2003.

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