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Kortenhoeven Family History

Kortenhoeven 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: Koppenhaver, Korhonen, Altenhofen, Mortenson, Mortensen, Borkenhagen

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Where is the Kortenhoeven family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kortenhoeven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kortenhoeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kortenhoeven. 50% of Kortenhoeven men 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Kortenhoeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortenhoeven 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kortenhoeven. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kortenhoeven. For the veterans among your Kortenhoeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortenhoeven lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kortenhoeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kortenhoeven in 1970 was 61, and 86 in 2001.

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