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Kohnken Family History

Kohnken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kohnke, Kohnen, Konkel, Koehnen, Kohne, Bohnen, Johnsen, Onken

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Where is the Kohnken family from?

You can see how Kohnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohnken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kohnken families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kohnken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kohnken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohnken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kohnken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohnken. 100% of Kohnken 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kohnken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Kohnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnken 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kohnken. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kohnken. For the veterans among your Kohnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohnken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kohnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kohnken in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kohnken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohnken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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