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Kohls Family History

Kohls Surname Meaning

German:: (also Köhls): patronymic from Kohl variant of Kols (see Kolz).

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


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Where is the Kohls family from?

You can see how Kohls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohls family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kohls family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohls's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kohls families in 1891.
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What did your Kohls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohls. 25% of Kohls men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kohls women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohls were Shipping Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Shipping Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Kohls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kohls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohls 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 Kohls. 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 Kohls. For the veterans among your Kohls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohls lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kohls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kohls in 1954 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohls 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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