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Cohlmia Family History

Cohlmia 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: Coccia, Cosma, Colmer, Collin, Kohli, Correia, Wohlman, Colla, Cilia

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Where is the Cohlmia family from?

You can see how Cohlmia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohlmia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cohlmia families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohlmia's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Cohlmia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohlmia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cohlmia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohlmia. 37% of Cohlmia men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cohlmia women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    37%
  • Proprietor
    32%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Cohlmia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Cohlmia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohlmia 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 Cohlmia. 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 57 military records available for the last name Cohlmia. For the veterans among your Cohlmia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohlmia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cohlmia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cohlmia in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohlmia 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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