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Konther Family History

Konther 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: Koether, Koster, Kocher, Kostner, Kolter, Rother, Kantner, Kanter

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Where is the Konther family from?

You can see how Konther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Konther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Konther families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Konther's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Konther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Konther. 100% of Konther men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Konther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konther 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Konther. 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 23 military records available for the last name Konther. For the veterans among your Konther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konther lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Konther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Konther in 1966 was 52, and 73 in 1990.

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