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Kohlman Family History

Kohlman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) or Americanized form of German Kohlmann.

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


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Where is the Kohlman family from?

You can see how Kohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kohlman families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kohlman families in 1891.
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What did your Kohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohlman. 24% of Kohlman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Kohlman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohlman were Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Nurse
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kohlman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kohlman. For the veterans among your Kohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kohlman in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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