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Koosmann Family History

Koosmann Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Koopmann, Kossmann, Kosman, Kohlmann, Rossmann, Kooiman, Goosman

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Where is the Koosmann family from?

You can see how Koosmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koosmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Koosmann families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Koosmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koosmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koosmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koosmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koosmann. 100% of Koosmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Koosmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koosmann 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Koosmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Koosmann. For the veterans among your Koosmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koosmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Koosmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Koosmann in 1965 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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