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Konn Family History

Konn 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: Kong, Kinn, Kann, Korn, Kon, Nonn, Kono, Konno, Lonn, Koen

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Where is the Konn family from?

You can see how Konn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Konn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Konn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Konn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Konn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Konn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konn. 43% of Konn men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Konn women worked as an Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Konn were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Konn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konn 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Konn. 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 454 military records available for the last name Konn. For the veterans among your Konn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Konn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Konn in 1952 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

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