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Koonts Family History

Koonts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kunz and Kuntz.

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


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Where is the Koonts family from?

You can see how Koonts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koonts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Koonts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Koonts family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Koonts's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Koonts families in 1891.
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What did your Koonts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koonts. 29% of Koonts men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Koonts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koonts were Fixer and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Fixer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Looper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Koonts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koonts 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Koonts. 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 547 military records available for the last name Koonts. For the veterans among your Koonts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koonts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koonts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Koonts in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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