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Kollman Family History

Kollman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kollmann and in some cases also of Slovenian Czech or other Slavic Kolman.

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


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Where is the Kollman family from?

You can see how Kollman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kollman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kollman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kollman family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kollman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kollman families in 1891.
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What did your Kollman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kollman. 19% of Kollman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Kollman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kollman were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Kollman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kollman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kollman 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Kollman. 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 875 military records available for the last name Kollman. For the veterans among your Kollman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kollman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kollman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kollman in 1956 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kollman 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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