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Kochman Family History

Kochman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kochmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Kochman family from?

You can see how Kochman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kochman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kochman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kochman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kochman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochman 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 Kochman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochman. 24% of Kochman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kochman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochman were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Kochman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kochman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochman 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Kochman. 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 370 military records available for the last name Kochman. For the veterans among your Kochman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kochman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kochman in 1962 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kochman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochman 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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