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Kooner Family History

Kooner Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan.

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


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Where is the Kooner family from?

You can see how Kooner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kooner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kooner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kooner families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kooner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kooner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kooner 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 Kooner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kooner. 31% of Kooner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kooner women worked as a House Work.

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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
    22%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Kooner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kooner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kooner 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kooner. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kooner. For the veterans among your Kooner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kooner lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Kooner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kooner in 1990 was 51, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kooner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kooner 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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