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Konker Family History

Konker 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: Kinker, Koker, Konkel, Jonker, Kolker, Donker, Kooker, Yonker

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Where is the Konker family from?

You can see how Konker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Konker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Konker families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Konker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Konker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konker 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 Konker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Konker. 43% of Konker 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
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Konker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Konker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Konker. 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 61 military records available for the last name Konker. For the veterans among your Konker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Konker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Konker in 1958 was 48, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Konker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konker 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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