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Koening Family History

Koening Surname Meaning

German (Köning): see Koning.

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


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Where is the Koening family from?

You can see how Koening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koening family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Koening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Koening family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Koening's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Koening families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koening 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 Koening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koening. 29% of Koening men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Koening women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koening were Carpenter 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koening 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Koening. 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 338 military records available for the last name Koening. For the veterans among your Koening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koening lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Koening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Koening in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koening 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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