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Kansman Family History

Kansman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kassman, Kinsman, Kunsman, Kasman, Hansman, Kalman, Kinman, Karman

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Where is the Kansman family from?

You can see how Kansman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kansman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kansman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kansman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kansman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kansman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kansman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kansman. For the veterans among your Kansman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Kansman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kansman in 1975 was 55, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kansman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kansman 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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