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Kones Family History

Kones 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: Mones, Fones, Jones, Kunes, Rones, Bones, Kines, Koles, Dones, Kokes

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Where is the Kones family from?

You can see how Kones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kones family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kones families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kones's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kones families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kones 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 Kones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cooper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kones. 25% of Kones men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Kones women worked as a Cooper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kones were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cooper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Kones family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Kones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kones 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kones. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kones. For the veterans among your Kones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kones lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Kones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kones in 1972 was 27, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kones 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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