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Kohlman Family History

Kohlman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) or Americanized form of German Kohlmann .

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


Similar surnames: Kolman, Wohlman, Bohlman, Pohlman, Kohlmann, Kelman, Follman, Kollman

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Where is the Kohlman family from?

You can see how Kohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kohlman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kohlman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohlman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kohlman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kohlman. 100% of Kohlman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohlman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kohlman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kohlman. For the veterans among your Kohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohlman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kohlman in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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