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Knun Family History

Knun 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: Kun, Kaun, Klun, Knue, Ku, Kwon, Yun, Sun, Mun, Kan

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Where is the Knun family from?

You can see how Knun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Knun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Knun families living in Vermont. This was about 63% of all the recorded Knun's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Knun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Knun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knun 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Knun. 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 5 military records available for the last name Knun. For the veterans among your Knun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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