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Kehlnhofer Family History

Kehlnhofer Name 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: Kelnhofer, Kelner, Kellner, Kirchhofer, Kohlhoff, Mehlhoff

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Where is the Kehlnhofer family from?

You can see how Kehlnhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehlnhofer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kehlnhofer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehlnhofer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kehlnhofer families in 1880.
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What did your Kehlnhofer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kehlnhofer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kehlnhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehlnhofer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kehlnhofer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kehlnhofer. For the veterans among your Kehlnhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehlnhofer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Kehlnhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kehlnhofer in 1978 was 70, and 82 in 1995.

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