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Kossman Family History

Kossman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kossmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kosman.

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


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Where is the Kossman family from?

You can see how Kossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kossman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kossman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kossman families in 1891.
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What did your Kossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kossman. 100% of Kossman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossman 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Kossman. 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 645 military records available for the last name Kossman. For the veterans among your Kossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kossman in 1956 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kossman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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