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Kohlas Family History

Kohlas 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: Kohles, Kohls, Kotas, Kopas, Kohli, Kohl, Bolas, Klas, Kallas, Kolar

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Where is the Kohlas family from?

You can see how Kohlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kohlas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kohlas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Kohlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kohlas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kohlas. For the veterans among your Kohlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kohlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kohlas in 1966 was 80, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohlas 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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