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Cohler Family History

Cohler 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: Ohler, Pohler, Cotler, Kohler, Cobler, Bohler, Coller, Wohler, Coler

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Where is the Cohler family from?

You can see how Cohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cohler families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cohler's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cohler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohler 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 Cohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohler. 28% of Cohler men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cohler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohler were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Cohler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohler 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Cohler. 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 128 military records available for the last name Cohler. For the veterans among your Cohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cohler in 1969 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohler 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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