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![Show Contents]() Kohen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Kohen, 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 Kohen familyThe surname Kohen 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 Kohen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kohen research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1554, 1806, 1837, 1842 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Kohen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kohen 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 Kohen familyNotable figures of the period with the name Kohen 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...
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 Kohen migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kohen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Moses Kohen, who settled in Philadelphia in 1839
Kohen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. Henry Kohen, (b. 1874), aged 26, Cornish lawyer travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 8th September 1900 en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 1
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- Herman E. Kohen, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1932 2
- Sami Kohen (1928-2021), Turkish journalist and columnist who wrote regular columns about foreign policy for Milliyet since 1954
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Kohen migration to the United States 
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