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Koenitzer Family History

Koenitzer Name 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: Konitzer, Koeninger, Kreitzer, Kreutzer, Kreiter, Krenzer, Kretzer

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Where is the Koenitzer family from?

You can see how Koenitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koenitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koenitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Koenitzer families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Koenitzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Koenitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koenitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koenitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koenitzer. 100% of Koenitzer women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Koenitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Koenitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koenitzer 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Koenitzer. 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 83 military records available for the last name Koenitzer. For the veterans among your Koenitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koenitzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Koenitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Koenitzer in 1962 was 56, and 44 in 2003.

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