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Koone Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kuhn or Dutch Koen . Americanized form of Dutch Koonen a patronymic from Koen .

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


Similar surnames: Kone, Koon, Koons, Koonce, Krone, Kohne, Coone, Hone, Noone, Toole

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Where is the Koone family from?

You can see how Koone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Koone families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Koone's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Koone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Shop were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koone. 34% of Koone men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Koone women worked as a Beauty Shop. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koone were Foreman 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Shop
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koone 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Koone. 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 383 military records available for the last name Koone. For the veterans among your Koone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Koone in 1963 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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