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Kussmaul Family History

Kussmaul Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Kuss ‘kiss’ + Maul ‘mouth’.

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


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Where is the Kussmaul family from?

You can see how Kussmaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kussmaul family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kussmaul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Kussmaul families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kussmaul's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kussmaul families in 1880.
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What did your Kussmaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kussmaul. 24% of Kussmaul men worked as a Farming and 50% of Kussmaul women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kussmaul were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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

  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kussmaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kussmaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kussmaul 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Kussmaul. 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 433 military records available for the last name Kussmaul. For the veterans among your Kussmaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kussmaul lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kussmaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kussmaul in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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