Counterman Family History

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Counterman Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized spelling of German Kundermann, a nickname for a devilish person, from Middle High German kunder ‘monster’ + man ‘man’, or an altered form of Kondermann, a habitational name for someone from Kondrau in Bavaria. The surname is found in England, though now rare, and may be an occupational name meaning ‘servant of the accountant’, from Middle English countour ‘accountant’ (see Counter) + man ‘servant’.

Similar surnames: Shusterman, Sonderman, Kolterman, Otterman, Dauterman, Cotterman

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1840

1920

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 the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Counterman families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Counterman's in the 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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Counterman Family Occupations

What did your Counterman ancestors do for a living?

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Laborer
48%
Farmer
23%
Works On Farm
6%
Doctor
3%

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Counterman Historical Records

What Counterman family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 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.
Search 1891 UK census records for Counterman
Passenger List
There are 642 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 Card
There are 1,000 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.
View all Counterman military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 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.

Search 1891 UK census records for Counterman

Passenger List

There are 642 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.

View all Counterman immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 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.

View all Counterman military records

Counterman Life Expectancy

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