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Kohlenhoefer Family History

Kohlenhoefer 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: Kelnhofer, Kochendorfer, Koppenhaver, Ohlendorf, Kohlhoff

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kohlenhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlenhoefer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kohlenhoefer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kohlenhoefer. For the veterans among your Kohlenhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlenhoefer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Kohlenhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kohlenhoefer in 1969 was 79, and 96 in 1999.

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