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Koeninger Family History

Koeninger Surname Meaning

German (Köninger): derivative of Koenig an occupational name denoting a member of a king's household.

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


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Where is the Koeninger family from?

You can see how Koeninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koeninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Koeninger families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Koeninger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koeninger families in 1880.
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What did your Koeninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeninger. 40% of Koeninger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koeninger women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Koeninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Koeninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeninger 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Koeninger. 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 279 military records available for the last name Koeninger. For the veterans among your Koeninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeninger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Koeninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Koeninger in 1964 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koeninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeninger 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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