Kosman Family History

Kosman Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: from an altered form of the Greek personal name Kosmas or a derivative of kosmaty Czech kosmatý ‘shaggy hairy’. Dutch: probably a nickname for a flatterer or coaxer from Dutch kozen ‘to speak with friendly words’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Jewish personal name Kosman borrowed during the Middle Ages from German Christians for whom Cos(s)mann in turn was derived from Kosmas of Greek origin.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who made glasses or cups from Hebrew kos ‘drinking glass’ or Yiddish kos ‘goblet cup’ + man ‘man’.

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Where is the Kosman family from?

You can see how Kosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kosman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kosman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kosman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kosman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kosman families in 1911.

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What did your Kosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kosman.

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Carpenter

50%

Farmer

50%

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Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Kosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kosman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 631 immigration records available for the last name Kosman. 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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Military Records

There are 558 military records available for the last name Kosman. For the veterans among your Kosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kosman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kosman in 1959 was 41, and 57 in 2004.

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Kosman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Jewish personal name Kosman borrowed during the Middle Ages from German Christians for whom Cos(s)mann in turn was derived from Kosmas of Greek origin.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for someone who made glasses or cups from Hebrew kos ‘drinking glass’ or Yiddish kos ‘goblet cup’ + man ‘man’.

What is the average Kosman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kosman in 1959 was 41, and 57 in 2004.

Kosman Family History

Kosman Surname Meaning

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Kosman Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Kosman

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Where is the Kosman family from?

What did your Kosman ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Military Records

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558	Military Records
631	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees