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Kohnheim Family History

Kohnheim 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: Manheim, Kohlhepp, Opheim, Borsheim, Solheim, Kohne, Norheim

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Where is the Kohnheim family from?

You can see how Kohnheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnheim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kohnheim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohnheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kohnheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohnheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Kohnheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnheim 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kohnheim. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kohnheim. For the veterans among your Kohnheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnheim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kohnheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kohnheim in 1962 was 84, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohnheim 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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