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Kohlberg Family History

Kohlberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Kohlberg.German and Jewish: variant of Kohlenberg.Norwegian: variant of Kolberg.

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


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Where is the Kohlberg family from?

You can see how Kohlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kohlberg families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kohlberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kohlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlberg 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 Kohlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Silk wool Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kohlberg. 100% of Kohlberg men worked as a Silk wool Merchant and 100% of Kohlberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Silk wool Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kohlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kohlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlberg 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Kohlberg. 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 356 military records available for the last name Kohlberg. For the veterans among your Kohlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kohlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kohlberg in 1964 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kohlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohlberg 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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