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Koeneman Family History

Koeneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Könemann (see Koenemann). Dutch: variant of Koen with the addition of man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Koeneman family from?

You can see how Koeneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koeneman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koeneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Koeneman family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Koeneman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Koeneman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koeneman 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 Koeneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koeneman. 20% of Koeneman men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Koeneman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koeneman were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Koeneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koeneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koeneman 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Koeneman. 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 442 military records available for the last name Koeneman. For the veterans among your Koeneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koeneman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Koeneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Koeneman in 1944 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koeneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koeneman 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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