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Where did the German Kohli family come from? When did the Kohli family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Kohli family history?

The ancient and distinguished surname Kohli is of German origin. The name is derived from the Alemmanic word "Kohler," meaning "charcoal burner," and was most likely originally borne by a practitioner of this occupation.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Kohler, Koehler, Koler, Kolar, Koller, Kollar, Koeler, Koelar, Koelle, Koeller, Koellar, Koellner, Koelner, Coler, Cohler, Coeler and many more.

First found in Saxony, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of what would become the German nation.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kohli research. Another 282 words(20 lines of text) covering the years 1569 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Kohli History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Kohli Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kohli Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Georg Kohli, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751
  • Hans Kohli, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751
  • Jacob Kohli, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751

Kohli Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • John Kohli, aged 52, landed in New York, NY in 1853

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