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Kohut Family History

Kohut Surname Meaning

Ukrainian Rusyn Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Slovak (Kohút): nickname from Ukrainian and Rusyn (and Polish dialect) kohut Slovak kohút ‘rooster’.

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


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Where is the Kohut family from?

You can see how Kohut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Kohut families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kohut's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kohut families in 1911.
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What did your Kohut ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kohut. 72% of Kohut men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kohut women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Kohut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kohut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohut 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kohut. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kohut. For the veterans among your Kohut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohut lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kohut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kohut in 1956 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohut 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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