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Kohrs Family History

Kohrs Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Kohr .

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


Similar surnames: Koops, Roehrs, Kohr, Kors, Cohrs, Kahrs, Boers, Rohrs, Kohrt, Gehrs

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Where is the Kohrs family from?

You can see how Kohrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohrs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kohrs families living in Iowa. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kohrs's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohrs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohrs. 33% of Kohrs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kohrs women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohrs were Manager and Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kohrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohrs 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Kohrs. 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 604 military records available for the last name Kohrs. For the veterans among your Kohrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohrs lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kohrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kohrs in 1958 was 23, and 80 in 2004.

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