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Kuehnert Family History

Kuehnert Surname Meaning

German (Kühnert): from a medieval personal name a variant of Konrad influenced by the form of the word kuehn ‘bold’.

It is derived from the word Kuehn, which reflects the characteristic of boldness.

This surname showcases the evolution of names through linguistic influences over time.

The roots of the name can be traced back to historical figures and their attributes.

Understanding such names provides insight into cultural and personal identities in German history.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kuehnert family from?

You can see how Kuehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehnert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuehnert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kuehnert families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kuehnert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kuehnert families in 1880.
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What did your Kuehnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuehnert. 54% of Kuehnert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kuehnert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kuehnert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Kuehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehnert 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Kuehnert. 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 285 military records available for the last name Kuehnert. For the veterans among your Kuehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehnert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kuehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kuehnert in 1960 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuehnert 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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