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Koens Family History

Koens Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Koen. Compare Koons.

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


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Where is the Koens family from?

You can see how Koens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Koens family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Koens's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Koens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Koens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koens. 100% of Koens 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Koens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koens 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Koens. 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 66 military records available for the last name Koens. For the veterans among your Koens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Koens in 1964 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koens 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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