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Koeneker Family History

Koeneker 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: Koeneke, Boenker, Boedeker, Koelker, Koenecke, Kerker, Kenkel, Kenner

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Where is the Koeneker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeneker 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 Koeneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koeneker. 100% of Koeneker men worked as a Machinist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Koeneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Koeneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeneker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Koeneker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Koeneker. For the veterans among your Koeneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeneker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Koeneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Koeneker in 1969 was 64, and 18 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeneker 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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