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Kuhlman Family History

Kuhlman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kuhlmann . Compare Kulman .

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


Similar surnames: Kulman, Ullman, Kuhlmann, Kohlman, Bahlman, Kullmann, Fuhrman, Ohlman

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Where is the Kuhlman family from?

You can see how Kuhlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuhlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kuhlman families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kuhlman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuhlman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuhlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuhlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhlman. 24% of Kuhlman men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Kuhlman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhlman were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Kuhlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhlman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuhlman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Kuhlman. For the veterans among your Kuhlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhlman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kuhlman in 1945 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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