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Kohner Family History

Kohner Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen.

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


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Where is the Kohner family from?

You can see how Kohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kohner family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kohner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kohner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohner 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 Kohner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohner. 30% of Kohner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kohner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohner were Waiter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kohner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohner 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Kohner. 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 401 military records available for the last name Kohner. For the veterans among your Kohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kohner in 1964 was 78, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kohner 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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