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Koonz Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kunz and Kuntz .

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


Similar surnames: Koontz, Koon, Koons, Koonce, Konz, Koone, Coon, Kontz, Koonts, Coone

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Where is the Koonz family from?

You can see how Koonz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koonz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koonz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Koonz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Koonz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Koonz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koonz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koonz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Koonz. 100% of Koonz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koonz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koonz 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Koonz. 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 221 military records available for the last name Koonz. For the veterans among your Koonz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koonz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Koonz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Koonz in 1958 was 90, and 83 in 2004.

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