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Kussmann Family History

Kussmann 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: Bussmann, Kossmann, Kussman, Russman, Rossmann, Kullmann, Kassman

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Where is the Kussmann family from?

You can see how Kussmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kussmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kussmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Kussmann families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kussmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kussmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kussmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kussmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kussmann. 43% of Kussmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kussmann women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Work
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Kussmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Kussmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kussmann 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Kussmann. 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 409 military records available for the last name Kussmann. For the veterans among your Kussmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kussmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kussmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kussmann in 1958 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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