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Koehnlein Family History

Koehnlein Surname Meaning

German (Köhnlein): from a pet form of the personal name Köhn a short form of Konrad.

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


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Where is the Koehnlein family from?

You can see how Koehnlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehnlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koehnlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Koehnlein families living in Maryland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Koehnlein's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Koehnlein families in 1880.
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What did your Koehnlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koehnlein. 42% of Koehnlein 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

What Koehnlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Koehnlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehnlein 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Koehnlein. 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 314 military records available for the last name Koehnlein. For the veterans among your Koehnlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehnlein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Koehnlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Koehnlein in 1952 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koehnlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koehnlein 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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