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Kohloff Family History

Kohloff 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: Kozloff, Kohlhoff, Rohloff, Orloff, Dolloff, Kossoff, Kostoff, Soloff

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Where is the Kohloff family from?

You can see how Kohloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohloff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kohloff families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kohloff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohloff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohloff 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 Kohloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohloff. 34% of Kohloff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kohloff women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Kohloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Kohloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohloff 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kohloff. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kohloff. For the veterans among your Kohloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohloff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kohloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kohloff in 1958 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohloff 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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