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Cohlberg Family History

Cohlberg 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: Kohlberg, Wohlberg, Colberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Sahlberg, Solberg

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Where is the Cohlberg family from?

You can see how Cohlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohlberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cohlberg family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cohlberg's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cohlberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohlberg 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 Cohlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cohlberg. 100% of Cohlberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cohlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Cohlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohlberg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cohlberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cohlberg. For the veterans among your Cohlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohlberg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Cohlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cohlberg in 1978 was 70, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohlberg 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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