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Kristman Family History

Kristman 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: Kristan, Krizman, Tristan, Kritzman, Rittman, Krishnan, Kristal

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Where is the Kristman family from?

You can see how Kristman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kristman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kristman families living in Kentucky. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kristman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kristman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kristman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristman. 45% of Kristman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kristman women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Plumber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kristman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Kristman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kristman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kristman. For the veterans among your Kristman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kristman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kristman in 1965 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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