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Konop Family History

Konop Surname Meaning

Polish: from konopie ‘hemp’ perhaps an occupational name for a grower or processor of hemp

or a maker of ropes or a nickname for someone who acted thoughtlessly.

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


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Where is the Konop family from?

You can see how Konop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konop family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Konop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Konop families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Konop's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Konop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konop ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Konop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konop 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Konop. 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 481 military records available for the last name Konop. For the veterans among your Konop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konop lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Konop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Konop in 1953 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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