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Koenigsberg Family History

Koenigsberg Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Königsberg): see Konigsberg .

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


Similar surnames: Konigsberg, Kreisberg, Youngberg, Reisberg, Kornberg, Weissberg

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Where is the Koenigsberg family from?

You can see how Koenigsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koenigsberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Koenigsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Koenigsberg families living in Colorado. This was about 31% of all the recorded Koenigsberg's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Koenigsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koenigsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koenigsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koenigsberg. 27% of Koenigsberg men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Koenigsberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koenigsberg were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koenigsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koenigsberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Koenigsberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 573 military records available for the last name Koenigsberg. For the veterans among your Koenigsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koenigsberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Koenigsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Koenigsberg in 1961 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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