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Kohnet Family History

Kohnet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kohne, Bohnet, Kohnert, Kohnen, Kohner, Bonnet, Lohner, Rohner

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Where is the Kohnet family from?

You can see how Kohnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kohnet family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohnet's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kohnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohnet 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 Kohnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohnet. 100% of Kohnet men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kohnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kohnet. 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 Kohnet. For the veterans among your Kohnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohnet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kohnet

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