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Kohns Family History

Kohns 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: Kuhns, Kohne, Johns, Kohn, Koons, Sohns, Kouns, Kohls, Korns, Kohrs

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Where is the Kohns family from?

You can see how Kohns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Kohns families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kohns's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kohns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohns. 36% of Kohns men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kohns women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohns were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohns 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Kohns. 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 127 military records available for the last name Kohns. For the veterans among your Kohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kohns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kohns in 1963 was 68, and 62 in 2003.

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