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Kossman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kossmann . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kosman .

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


Similar surnames: Rossman, Mossman, Kosman, Kostman, Ossman, Cossman, Kossmann, Kassman

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Where is the Kossman family from?

You can see how Kossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Kossman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kossman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kossman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kossman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kossman. 27% of Kossman men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Kossman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kossman were Painter and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    39%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kossman 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Kossman. 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 645 military records available for the last name Kossman. For the veterans among your Kossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kossman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kossman in 1956 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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