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Keuhn Family History

Keuhn Surname 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: Kuhn, Keehn, Kehn, Kern, Kuhl, Ken, Kehr, Dehn, Kuehn, Huhn

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Where is the Keuhn family from?

You can see how Keuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keuhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keuhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Keuhn families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Keuhn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Keuhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keuhn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keuhn. 50% of Keuhn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Keuhn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keuhn were Tool Maker and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Tool Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Keuhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keuhn 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Keuhn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Keuhn. For the veterans among your Keuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keuhn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Keuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Keuhn in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keuhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keuhn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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