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Kolher Family History

Kolher 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: Kocher, Koller, Kolter, Kolber, Kolker, Koler, Keller, Holder, Toller

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Where is the Kolher family from?

You can see how Kolher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kolher families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kolher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kolher. 59% of Kolher 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
    59%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Kolher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolher 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kolher. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kolher. For the veterans among your Kolher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolher lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Kolher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kolher in 1993 was 100, and 83 in 2004.

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