This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cohnheim family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cohnheim Family History

Cohnheim 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, Opheim, Borsheim, Solheim, Norheim, Rosenheim, Nordheim

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cohnheim family from?

You can see how Cohnheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohnheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohnheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cohnheim families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cohnheim's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cohnheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohnheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cohnheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Cohnheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohnheim census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cohnheim

Passenger Lists

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Cohnheim. 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.

View all Cohnheim immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Cohnheim. For the veterans among your Cohnheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cohnheim military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cohnheim family history

Discover More

What is the average Cohnheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Cohnheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cohnheim in 1965 was 85, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohnheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohnheim 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cohnheim family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial