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Koehne Family History

Koehne Surname Meaning

North German (Köhne): see Kohne.

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


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Where is the Koehne family from?

You can see how Koehne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koehne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Koehne families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Koehne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koehne families in 1880.
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What did your Koehne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koehne. 34% of Koehne men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Koehne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koehne were Attorney At Law 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Attorney At Law
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Koehne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koehne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehne 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Koehne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Koehne. For the veterans among your Koehne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Koehne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Koehne in 1954 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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