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Kohny Family History

Kohny 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, Kohn, John, Kong, Korn, Kuhn, Kon, Kenny, Hohn, Bohn

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Where is the Kohny family from?

You can see how Kohny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kohny family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kohny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kohny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohny 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kohny. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kohny. For the veterans among your Kohny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohny lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Kohny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kohny in 1993 was 74, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kohny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohny 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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