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Kohnke Family History

Kohnke Surname Meaning

German (also Köhnke): from Low German pet forms of Kohn or Köhn (see Kohn ).

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


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Where is the Kohnke family from?

You can see how Kohnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kohnke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohnke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kohnke families in 1891.
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What did your Kohnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohnke. 30% of Kohnke men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Kohnke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohnke were Shipping Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    32%
  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kohnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kohnke. 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 917 military records available for the last name Kohnke. For the veterans among your Kohnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnke lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kohnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kohnke in 1942 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohnke 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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