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Kuethe Family History

Kuethe Surname Meaning

German (Küthe): topographic name from Kute Kaute ‘quarry pit depression’ (see Kuether).

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


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Where is the Kuethe family from?

You can see how Kuethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuethe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuethe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kuethe families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kuethe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kuethe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuethe 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 Kuethe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuethe. 44% of Kuethe men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kuethe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuethe were Bookkeeper and Poultry Raiser.

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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
    44%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Poultry Raiser
    12%

What Kuethe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuethe 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kuethe. 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 209 military records available for the last name Kuethe. For the veterans among your Kuethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuethe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kuethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kuethe in 1962 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuethe 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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