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Kuhlmann Name Meaning

German (also Kühlmann): variant of Kuhl 1 and

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


Similar surnames: Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Kullmann, Fuhrmann, Ehmann, Ruhmann, Bohlmann

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Where is the Kuhlmann family from?

You can see how Kuhlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhlmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuhlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kuhlmann families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kuhlmann's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kuhlmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuhlmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuhlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kuhlmann. 50% of Kuhlmann 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
    50%
  • Knitter
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuhlmann. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kuhlmann. For the veterans among your Kuhlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhlmann lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kuhlmann in 1941 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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