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Kuenzli Family History

Kuenzli Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Künzli): from a pet form of the personal name Kunz.

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


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Where is the Kuenzli family from?

You can see how Kuenzli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuenzli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuenzli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kuenzli families living in Nebraska. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kuenzli's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kuenzli families in 1880.
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What did your Kuenzli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuenzli. 22% of Kuenzli men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kuenzli women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Kuenzli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuenzli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuenzli 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Kuenzli. 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 244 military records available for the last name Kuenzli. For the veterans among your Kuenzli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuenzli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kuenzli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kuenzli in 1954 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuenzli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuenzli 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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