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Koonce Family History

Koonce Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kuntz or Kuhns . Americanized form of Dutch Koens a patronymic from Koen .

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


Similar surnames: Koone, Koons, Counce, Kone, Koon, Cronce, Koontz, Younce, Krone

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Where is the Koonce family from?

You can see how Koonce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koonce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Koonce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Koonce families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Koonce's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Koonce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koonce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koonce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koonce. 22% of Koonce men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Koonce women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koonce were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Saleslady
    5%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Koonce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koonce 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Koonce. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Koonce. For the veterans among your Koonce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koonce lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Koonce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Koonce in 1942 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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