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Kohlweiss Family History

Kohlweiss 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: Schweiss, Kohles, Kohlmeier, Kleiss, Weiss, Kohlhepp, Kohli, Heiss

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Where is the Kohlweiss family from?

You can see how Kohlweiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlweiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kohlweiss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlweiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kohlweiss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kohlweiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlweiss 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kohlweiss. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kohlweiss. For the veterans among your Kohlweiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlweiss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlweiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kohlweiss in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohlweiss 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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