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Kohling Family History

Kohling 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: Kolling, Kohring, Rohling, Bohling, Bolling, Cooling, Dahling

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Where is the Kohling family from?

You can see how Kohling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kohling families living in Maine. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kohling's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kohling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohling 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 144 census records available for the last name Kohling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohling 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kohling. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kohling. For the veterans among your Kohling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Kohling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kohling in 1971 was 67, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohling 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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