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Konke Family History

Konke 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: Konkel, Koike, Koke, Jonke, Koske, Kopke, Kohnke, Kone, Yonke, Konkle

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Where is the Konke family from?

You can see how Konke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Konke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Konke families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Konke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Konke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Konke. 50% of Konke men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Konke women 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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Konke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konke 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Konke. 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 92 military records available for the last name Konke. For the veterans among your Konke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Konke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Konke in 1950 was 49, and 86 in 2003.

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