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Konken Family History

Konken 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: Konkel, Onken, Kooken, Konen, Konzen, Kunkel, Kenkel, Kinker, Kolden

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Where is the Konken family from?

You can see how Konken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Konken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Konken families living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Konken's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Konken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konken 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 Konken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Konken. 67% of Konken men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Konken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Konken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konken 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Konken. 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 41 military records available for the last name Konken. For the veterans among your Konken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Konken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Konken in 1966 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Konken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konken 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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