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Kohnert Family History

Kohnert Surname Meaning

German: from a derivative of the personal name Konrad.

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


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Where is the Kohnert family from?

You can see how Kohnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohnert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kohnert families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohnert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kohnert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohnert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohnert. 39% of Kohnert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Electrician
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Kohnert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Kohnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnert 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Kohnert. 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 507 military records available for the last name Kohnert. For the veterans among your Kohnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kohnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kohnert in 1963 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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