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Konger Family History

Konger 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: Fonger, Monger, Koger, Songer, Conger, Kong, Kober, Younger, Kopper

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Where is the Konger family from?

You can see how Konger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Konger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Konger family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Konger's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Konger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konger. 39% of Konger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Konger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Konger were Clerk and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Konger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Konger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Konger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Konger. For the veterans among your Konger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Konger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Konger in 1966 was 95, and 84 in 2004.

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