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Koenning Name Meaning

German (Könning): variant of Köning (see Koning ).

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


Similar surnames: Koning, Kenning, Henning, Koenen, Kreiling, Kuenning, Toensing

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Where is the Koenning family from?

You can see how Koenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koenning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koenning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Koenning family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Koenning's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Koenning families in 1911.
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What did your Koenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koenning. 50% of Koenning men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Koenning women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koenning were Painter 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Koenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Koenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koenning 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Koenning. 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 159 military records available for the last name Koenning. For the veterans among your Koenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koenning lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Koenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Koenning in 1960 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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