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Kolhoff Family History

Kolhoff 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: Kohlhoff, Kolthoff, Kozloff, Dolloff, Karhoff, Kallhoff, Kalthoff

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Where is the Kolhoff family from?

You can see how Kolhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kolhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kolhoff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kolhoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolhoff 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 Kolhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolhoff. 28% of Kolhoff men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kolhoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolhoff were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Farm Manager
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Kolhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Kolhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolhoff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kolhoff. 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 148 military records available for the last name Kolhoff. For the veterans among your Kolhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kolhoff in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolhoff 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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