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Koevenig Family History

Koevenig 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: Koenig, Keeven, Kleven, Koven, Hoenig, Koenning, Thevenin, Boenig

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Where is the Koevenig family from?

You can see how Koevenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koevenig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Koevenig families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Koevenig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Koevenig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koevenig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koevenig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Koevenig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Koevenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koevenig 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Koevenig. 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 20 military records available for the last name Koevenig. For the veterans among your Koevenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koevenig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Koevenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Koevenig in 1969 was 95, and 89 in 1993.

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