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Countryman Name Meaning

Variant of Counterman a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Outman, Councilman, Counterman, Corman, Kortman, Corderman

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Where is the Countryman family from?

You can see how Countryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Countryman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Countryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 43 Countryman families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Countryman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Countryman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Countryman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Countryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Countryman. 19% of Countryman men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Countryman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Countryman were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Countryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Countryman 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Countryman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Countryman. For the veterans among your Countryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Countryman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Countryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Countryman in 1944 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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