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Coenen - Edwin

Coenen - Edwin

Karin Vossler (View posts)
Posted: 15 Jan 2001 4:38PM GMT
I'm looking for information re: my grandfather and his ancestors. His name was Edwin Coenen (born 12-10-1901). He married Gladys Pratt. They lived in Sauk Rapids, MN. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Coenen - Edwin

Nicole (View posts)
Posted: 30 Jan 2003 11:36AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi,

I don't know anything about your grandfather, but my boyfriend has the same name! I thought it was rahter funny, especially since you are american. We are living in the Netherlands, and as far as I know it is a dutch name; Coenen. Maybe German but I dont think so. Do you know anything about his ancestors? Maybe you are more lucky by seeking abroad?

Succes,

Nicole van den Hout
Utrecht,
Holland

Re: Coenen - Edwin

Posted: 27 May 2003 7:48PM GMT
Classification: Query
I believe it is a Dutch name - I'm just starting the search, so I'm new as to where to start - although I'm finding the name more often and some information here. I was always told I'm part German, Dutch and Irish (what a combination!)

Thanks for writing, Nicole!

Re: Coenen - Edwin

Posted: 29 Jul 2004 1:09AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 15 Dec 2004 10:09PM GMT
Surnames: coenen
Coenen is Dutch. Coenen family came to America in 1848 and made their settlement in Wisconsin, mainly in Brown county. I do know that they also spelled their name Koenen at the time they migrated here. I don't know exactly why they changed the spelling to Coenen when they arrived, but then so did so many other emmigrates at the time changed the spelling.

Re: Coenen - Edwin

Shirley Christensen (View posts)
Posted: 13 Feb 2006 6:33AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Coenen/debock etc
The Coenen's are very Dutch. I have a good amount of data but nothing on edwin as he is to new. If you want further info. let me know Shirley

Re: Coenen - Edwin

Posted: 28 May 2010 4:59AM GMT
Classification: Query
I was told that Coenen is a Belgium name. However, I was taught that it was a German name.

I have never heard it was a Dutch name.
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