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Konyen Family History

Konyen 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: Konen, Konzen, Kenyon, Kolden, Kosten, Oyen, Sonnen, Konkel, Koren

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Where is the Konyen family from?

You can see how Konyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konyen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Konyen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Konyen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Konyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konyen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Konyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konyen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Konyen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Konyen. For the veterans among your Konyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konyen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Konyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Konyen in 1992 was 89, and 84 in 1993.

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