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Koeneke Family History

Koeneke Surname Meaning

German (Köneke): from a pet form of the personal name Konrad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Koeneke family from?

You can see how Koeneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeneke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koeneke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Koeneke families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Koeneke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koeneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeneke 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 Koeneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeneke. 32% of Koeneke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Koeneke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koeneke were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Koeneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koeneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeneke 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Koeneke. 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 342 military records available for the last name Koeneke. For the veterans among your Koeneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeneke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koeneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Koeneke in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeneke 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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