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Kohlmeier Family History

Kohlmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kohlmeyer.

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


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Where is the Kohlmeier family from?

You can see how Kohlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlmeier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohlmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kohlmeier families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kohlmeier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kohlmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Kohlmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohlmeier. 39% of Kohlmeier men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kohlmeier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohlmeier were Dentist and Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Dentist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Undertaker
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Kohlmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kohlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlmeier 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Kohlmeier. 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 805 military records available for the last name Kohlmeier. For the veterans among your Kohlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlmeier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kohlmeier in 1960 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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