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Kelnhofer Family History

Kelnhofer Surname Meaning

German (Kelnhöfer): status name for the tenant or manager of a Kelnhof a farm (Middle High German hof; see Hoff) to which an overseer (see Kellner) has been assigned on behalf of the landlord.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kelnhofer family from?

You can see how Kelnhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelnhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Kelnhofer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kelnhofer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kelnhofer families in 1920.
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What did your Kelnhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelnhofer. 34% of Kelnhofer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kelnhofer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kelnhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Kelnhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelnhofer 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kelnhofer. 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 411 military records available for the last name Kelnhofer. For the veterans among your Kelnhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelnhofer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kelnhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kelnhofer in 1964 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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