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Koenes Family History

Koenes 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: Koenen, Hoenes, Koenig, Fornes, Mones, Fones, Jones, Koerner, Lohnes

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Where is the Koenes family from?

You can see how Koenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koenes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Koenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Koenes families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Koenes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koenes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koenes 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 Koenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koenes. 34% of Koenes 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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Koenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koenes 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Koenes. 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 130 military records available for the last name Koenes. For the veterans among your Koenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koenes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Koenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koenes in 1966 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koenes 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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