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Counterman Family History

Counterman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gundermann or Guntermann (see Gunterman). Compare Countryman.

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


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Where is the Counterman family from?

You can see how Counterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Counterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Counterman families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Counterman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Counterman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Counterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Counterman. 67% of Counterman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Counterman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Counterman were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Attendant
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Counterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Counterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counterman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Counterman. 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 745 military records available for the last name Counterman. For the veterans among your Counterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counterman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Counterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Counterman in 1943 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Counterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counterman 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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