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Kongsted Family History

Kongsted 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: Rongstad, Koster, Kingston, Kolstad, Kosten, Sangster, Rogstad

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Where is the Kongsted family from?

You can see how Kongsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kongsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kongsted family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kongsted's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kongsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kongsted 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 Kongsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kongsted. 100% of Kongsted women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kongsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Kongsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kongsted 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kongsted. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kongsted. For the veterans among your Kongsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kongsted lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Kongsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kongsted in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kongsted 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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