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Konold Family History

Konold Surname Meaning

German: from an old personal name Kuniald or a variant of Kanold

presumably from a personal name based on ancient Germanic gan ‘magic’.

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


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Where is the Konold family from?

You can see how Konold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Konold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Konold families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Konold's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Konold families in 1911.
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What did your Konold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konold. 30% of Konold men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Konold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Konold were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Konold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konold 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Konold. 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 457 military records available for the last name Konold. For the veterans among your Konold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Konold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Konold in 1963 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Konold 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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