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Cohlmeyer Family History

Cohlmeyer 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: Kohlmeyer, Lohmeyer, Kohlmeier, Kollmeyer, Colmer, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Cohlmeyer family from?

You can see how Cohlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohlmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cohlmeyer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohlmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cohlmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohlmeyer 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 Cohlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohlmeyer. 34% of Cohlmeyer men worked as a Farming and 34% of Cohlmeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohlmeyer were Farmer 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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Cohlmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Cohlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohlmeyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cohlmeyer. 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 61 military records available for the last name Cohlmeyer. For the veterans among your Cohlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cohlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cohlmeyer in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohlmeyer 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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