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Kolkhorst Family History

Kolkhorst 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: Bockhorst, Kohorst, Mordhorst, Bronkhorst, Selhorst, Bornhorst

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Where is the Kolkhorst family from?

You can see how Kolkhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolkhorst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolkhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kolkhorst families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kolkhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kolkhorst families in 1880.
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What did your Kolkhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolkhorst. 53% of Kolkhorst men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kolkhorst women worked as a Bookkeeper Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolkhorst were Laborer and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    53%
  • Filling Station
    12%
  • Carman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper Stenographer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Kolkhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolkhorst 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Kolkhorst. 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 104 military records available for the last name Kolkhorst. For the veterans among your Kolkhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolkhorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kolkhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kolkhorst in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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