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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 1911 there were 5 Kollman families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kollman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kollman families in 1911.
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What did your Kollman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kollman. 67% of Kollman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kollman women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleswoman
    100%

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 Canada, 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kollman

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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