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Konen Family History

Konen Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Kohnen.

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


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Where is the Konen family from?

You can see how Konen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Konen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Konen families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Konen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Konen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konen 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 Konen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konen. 31% of Konen men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Konen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Konen were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Konen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Konen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konen 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Konen. 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 992 military records available for the last name Konen. For the veterans among your Konen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Konen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Konen in 1952 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Konen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konen 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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