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Koenigs Family History

Koenigs Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Koenig.

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


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Where is the Koenigs family from?

You can see how Koenigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koenigs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koenigs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Koenigs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Koenigs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Koenigs families in 1891.
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What did your Koenigs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koenigs. 36% of Koenigs men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Koenigs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koenigs were Manager and Comptometer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Comptometer
    25%

What Koenigs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koenigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koenigs 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Koenigs. 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 407 military records available for the last name Koenigs. For the veterans among your Koenigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koenigs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Koenigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Koenigs in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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