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Koehnke Name Meaning

North German (Köhnke): variant of Köneke (see Koeneke ).

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


Similar surnames: Boehnke, Koehne, Kohnke, Dehnke, Koehn, Oehlke, Koehnen, Kiehne

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Where is the Koehnke family from?

You can see how Koehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koehnke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koehnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Koehnke families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Koehnke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Koehnke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koehnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koehnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koehnke. 37% of Koehnke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koehnke women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Koehnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Koehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koehnke 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Koehnke. 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 150 military records available for the last name Koehnke. For the veterans among your Koehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koehnke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Koehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Koehnke in 1963 was 53, and 45 in 2004.

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