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Konst Family History

Konst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kunst, Kost, Korst, Kong, Kos, Donat, Post, Oest, Kant, Most

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Where is the Konst family from?

You can see how Konst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Konst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Konst families living in Kent. This was about 69% of all the recorded Konst's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Konst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konst 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 Konst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Konst. 31% of Konst men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Konst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Konst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konst 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Konst. 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 393 military records available for the last name Konst. For the veterans among your Konst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Konst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Konst in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Konst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konst 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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