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Cohlman Family History

Cohlman 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: Wohlman, Rohlman, Colman, Collman, Ohlman, Pohlman, Kohlman, Bohlman

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Where is the Cohlman family from?

You can see how Cohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cohlman families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Cohlman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cohlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohlman 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 Cohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cohlman. 34% of Cohlman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Cohlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Cohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohlman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cohlman. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cohlman. For the veterans among your Cohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohlman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Cohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cohlman in 1976 was 74, and 48 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohlman 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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