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Kohlruss Family History

Kohlruss 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: Kohorst, Kohlhaas, Kohles, Korus, Kohls, Klauss, Kolbus, Kohrs, Russ

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Where is the Kohlruss family from?

You can see how Kohlruss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlruss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kohlruss family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kohlruss's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Kohlruss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlruss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlruss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kohlruss. 100% of Kohlruss men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kohlruss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Kohlruss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlruss 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kohlruss. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kohlruss. For the veterans among your Kohlruss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlruss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kohlruss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kohlruss in 1963 was 91, and 84 in 2000.

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