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Kohles Family History

Kohles Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a wheelwright or cartwright from a Germanized form of Czech kolař (see Kolar).

patronymic from Kohl

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kohles family from?

You can see how Kohles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Kohles families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kohles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kohles families in 1880.
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What did your Kohles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohles. 29% of Kohles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kohles women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kohles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohles 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Kohles. 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 614 military records available for the last name Kohles. For the veterans among your Kohles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kohles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kohles in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohles 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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