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Koones Family History

Koones 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: Koons, Krones, Koone, Koonts, Coones, Boone, Kroner, Fornes, Mones

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Where is the Koones family from?

You can see how Koones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koones family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Koones families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Koones family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Koones's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koones families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koones surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koones. 30% of Koones men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koones women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Koones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koones 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Koones. 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 76 military records available for the last name Koones. For the veterans among your Koones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koones lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Koones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koones in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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