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Kohser Family History

Kohser 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: Koser, Kohler, Kooser, Kohner, Kaiser, Kober, Kopper, Koster, Noser

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Where is the Kohser family from?

You can see how Kohser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kohser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kohser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kohser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohser 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 132 census records available for the last name Kohser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohser 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kohser. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kohser. For the veterans among your Kohser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kohser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kohser in 1970 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohser 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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