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Kongas Family History

Kongas 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: Kangas, Kondas, Kong, Jonas, Konrad, Kotas, Koga, Konda, Kontos

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Where is the Kongas family from?

You can see how Kongas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kongas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kongas family living in Nevada. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kongas's in USA. Nevada and 3 other states had the highest population of Kongas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kongas 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 Kongas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kongas. 34% of Kongas men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kongas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Kongas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kongas 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kongas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kongas. For the veterans among your Kongas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kongas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Kongas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kongas in 1979 was 74, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kongas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kongas 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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