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Koning Name Meaning

Dutch; German (also Köning): from Middle Dutch coninc Middle Low German konink ‘king’ (compare Koenig ) a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or inn name or a nickname for someone who gave himself royal airs or a status name for the head of a craftmen's guild or a society of archers or minstrels. Compare also De Koning and Koening .

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


Similar surnames: King, Dorning, Konig, Koenig, Luning, Kring, Moring, Kolling, Kanning

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Where is the Koning family from?

You can see how Koning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Koning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Koning family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Koning's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Koning families in 1911.
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What did your Koning ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Koning. 100% of Koning men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Koning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koning 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Koning. 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 913 military records available for the last name Koning. For the veterans among your Koning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koning lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Koning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Koning in 1954 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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