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Kuehlman Family History

Kuehlman 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: Kuhlman, Kelman, Mehlman, Kielman, Moehlman, Ruhlman, Fehlman

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Where is the Kuehlman family from?

You can see how Kuehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehlman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kuehlman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kuehlman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kuehlman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuehlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuehlman. 100% of Kuehlman women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Kuehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehlman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kuehlman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kuehlman. For the veterans among your Kuehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehlman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kuehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kuehlman in 1966 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

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