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Korsmo Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway named Korsmo from kross ‘cross(roads)’ + mo ‘plain sandy meadow’.

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


Similar surnames: Koslow, Orso, Loredo, Boram, Kosin, Kooser, Koran, Komm, Dorsey, Kors

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Where is the Korsmo family from?

You can see how Korsmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korsmo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Korsmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Korsmo families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Korsmo's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Korsmo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korsmo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Korsmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Korsmo. 34% of Korsmo 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Korsmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korsmo 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Korsmo. 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 132 military records available for the last name Korsmo. For the veterans among your Korsmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korsmo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Korsmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Korsmo in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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