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Kohnz Family History

Kohnz 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, Konz, Koonz, Kohtz, John, Kong, Kranz, Kotz, Korn

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Where is the Kohnz family from?

You can see how Kohnz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohnz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kohnz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kohnz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohnz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohnz 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 Kohnz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohnz. 100% of Kohnz men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Kohnz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kohnz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kohnz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kohnz. For the veterans among your Kohnz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kohnz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kohnz in 1966 was 78, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kohnz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohnz 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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