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![Show Contents]() Koenes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Koenes, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. The name originated as a short form of the personal name Konrad, an Old German emperor's name. Early Origins of the Koenes familyThe surname Koenes was first found in West Prussia, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name originated as a short form of Konrad, an Old German emperor's name. Early History of the Koenes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Koenes research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1554, 1806, 1837, 1842 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Koenes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Koenes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cohen, Cohn, Coehn, Coen, Kohen, Kohn, Koehn, Koehne, Cone, Kone, Koehnle, Coehnle, Coen, Koen, Coene, Koene, Coener, Koener, Coehner and many more. Early Notables of the Koenes familyNotable figures of the period with the name Koenes were members of the Koehn von Jaski family, who distinguished themselves in politics and military services. One Koehn von Jaski, the Lord of Wittichwalde, became the director of regional affairs (Landes-Director) and regional advisor for the district of Mohrungen in 1806, while...
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Koenes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Koenes familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Koen, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1733. Moses Kohen came to Philadelphia in 1839; J.A. Cohen settled in San Francisco, Cal. in 1850; while Adolph Cohen settled in Philadelphia in 1876. Christian Koene arrived in Philadelphia in 1880.
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