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Kussman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kussmann: variant of Kuss .

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


Similar surnames: Kossman, Hussman, Kussmaul, Kassman, Zussman, Mussman, Russman

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Where is the Kussman family from?

You can see how Kussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kussman family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Kussman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kussman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kussman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kussman. 32% of Kussman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kussman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kussman were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kussman 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kussman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 406 military records available for the last name Kussman. For the veterans among your Kussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kussman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kussman in 1961 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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