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Koon Family History

Koon Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kuhn or Dutch Koen . Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 管 官 and 灌 see Guan 2-

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Coon, Koone, Koons, Noon, Koonz, Kooy, Korn, Koos, Kron, Koontz

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Where is the Koon family from?

You can see how Koon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Koon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Koon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koon. 20% of Koon men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Koon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koon were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Koon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Koon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Koon. For the veterans among your Koon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Koon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Koon in 1942 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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