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Coonen Family History

Coonen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Coonan.

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


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Where is the Coonen family from?

You can see how Coonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Coonen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Coonen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Coonen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coonen families in 1891.
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What did your Coonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coonen. 24% of Coonen men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Coonen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coonen were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Coonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coonen 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Coonen. 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 170 military records available for the last name Coonen. For the veterans among your Coonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Coonen in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coonen 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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