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Kahrhoff Family History

Kahrhoff Surname 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: Karhoff, Kohlhoff, Kallhoff, Kalthoff, Mehrhoff, Shroff, Bohnhoff

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Where is the Kahrhoff family from?

You can see how Kahrhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahrhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahrhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kahrhoff families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahrhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kahrhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahrhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kahrhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahrhoff. 50% of Kahrhoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kahrhoff women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kahrhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Kahrhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahrhoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kahrhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Kahrhoff. For the veterans among your Kahrhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahrhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kahrhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kahrhoff in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahrhoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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