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Kohnen Family History

Kohnen Surname Meaning

North German (also Köhnen): patronymic from a Low German short form of the personal name Konrad (see Kohn) or a metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Kunigunde.

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


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Where is the Kohnen family from?

You can see how Kohnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kohnen families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kohnen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kohnen families in 1880.
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What did your Kohnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohnen. 25% of Kohnen men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Kohnen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohnen were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • House Keeper
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Kohnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kohnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnen 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Kohnen. 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 943 military records available for the last name Kohnen. For the veterans among your Kohnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kohnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kohnen in 1960 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohnen 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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