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Kohlmaier Family History

Kohlmaier 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: Kohlmeier, Kohlmeyer, Kohlmann, Kohler, Kohlman, Kollmar, Kollmeyer

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Where is the Kohlmaier family from?

You can see how Kohlmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlmaier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlmaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kohlmaier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlmaier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kohlmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlmaier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Kohlmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlmaier 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 Kohlmaier. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kohlmaier. For the veterans among your Kohlmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlmaier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kohlmaier in 1965 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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