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Kuentz Family History

Kuentz 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: Kuntz, Kientz, Krentz, Kertz, Ketz, Stentz, Fuente, Kent, Krenz

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Where is the Kuentz family from?

You can see how Kuentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kuentz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuentz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kuentz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuentz 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 Kuentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuentz. 36% of Kuentz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kuentz 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Accountant
    15%
  • Public Accountant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kuentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Kuentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuentz 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kuentz. 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 222 military records available for the last name Kuentz. For the veterans among your Kuentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuentz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kuentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kuentz in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuentz 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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