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Konka Family History

Konka 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: Konda, Konya, Kopka, Kolka, Kunka, Koska, Kong, Monk, Konrad, Koski

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Where is the Konka family from?

You can see how Konka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Konka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Konka families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Konka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Konka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Konka. 60% of Konka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Moulder
    40%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Konka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konka 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Konka. 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 86 military records available for the last name Konka. For the veterans among your Konka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Konka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Konka in 1974 was 57, and 65 in 2001.

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