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Koenecke Family History

Koenecke Name Meaning

German (Könecke): variant of Köneke (see Koeneke ).

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


Similar surnames: Koeneke, Koehnke, Benecke, Denecke, Wienecke, Kesecker, Koeneman

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Where is the Koenecke family from?

You can see how Koenecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koenecke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koenecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Koenecke families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Koenecke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Koenecke families in 1880.
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What did your Koenecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koenecke. 80% of Koenecke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Koenecke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koenecke were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Koenecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koenecke 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Koenecke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Koenecke. For the veterans among your Koenecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koenecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koenecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Koenecke in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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