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Koman Family History

Koman Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): unexplained. Dutch: shortened form of Koopman. Slovenian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Koman family from?

You can see how Koman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Koman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Koman families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Koman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koman families in 1891.
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What did your Koman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koman. 34% of Koman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Koman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koman were Machinist and Private Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Private Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koman 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Koman. 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 460 military records available for the last name Koman. For the veterans among your Koman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Koman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Koman in 1957 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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