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Coenen Family History

Coenen Surname Meaning

Dutch mostly in the southeast Netherlands and also in adjacent Westphalia: genitival patronymic from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with kuoni ‘daring experienced’.

Middle Dutch coene and Middle Low German kōne are integral to understanding the evolution of these names.

The name reflects a tradition of using personal traits or characteristics as inspiration for surnames.

This patronymic form emphasizes the importance of ancestry in naming conventions.

Overall, it reveals insights into cultural values and linguistic heritage in the region.

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


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Where is the Coenen family from?

You can see how Coenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coenen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coenen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Coenen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Coenen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coenen families in 1891.
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What did your Coenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coenen. 100% of Coenen men worked as a Musician and 100% of Coenen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coenen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coenen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 981 military records available for the last name Coenen. For the veterans among your Coenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coenen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Coenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Coenen in 1959 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coenen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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