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Kuhls Family History

Kuhls 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: Kuhl, Kuhns, Kuhs, Uhls, Kohls, Kuhle, Puls, Juhl, Kus, Kuhn

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Where is the Kuhls family from?

You can see how Kuhls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kuhls families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kuhls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kuhls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuhls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuhls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhls. 72% of Kuhls men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kuhls women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhls were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Kuhls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhls 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Kuhls. 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 398 military records available for the last name Kuhls. For the veterans among your Kuhls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhls lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kuhls in 1957 was 56, and 100 in 2004.

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