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Kohlhaas Family History

Kohlhaas Surname Meaning

North German: nickname from Middle Low German kōlhase ‘grasshopper’ applied to a lively restless person.

German: nickname for a cabbage grower from Kohl ‘cabbage’ + Hase ‘rabbit’.

Cabbage was an important winter staple until recent times.

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


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Where is the Kohlhaas family from?

You can see how Kohlhaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlhaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlhaas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kohlhaas families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kohlhaas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kohlhaas families in 1880.
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What did your Kohlhaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kohlhaas. 100% of Kohlhaas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kohlhaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlhaas 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Kohlhaas. 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 511 military records available for the last name Kohlhaas. For the veterans among your Kohlhaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlhaas lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlhaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kohlhaas in 1950 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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