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Kundsen Family History

Kundsen 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: Lunden, Munden, Knudsen, Munsen, Amundsen, Kunde, Lundeen, Lundsten

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Where is the Kundsen family from?

You can see how Kundsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kundsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kundsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kundsen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kundsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kundsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kundsen 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 Kundsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kundsen. 21% of Kundsen men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kundsen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kundsen were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

What Kundsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kundsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kundsen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Kundsen. 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 193 military records available for the last name Kundsen. For the veterans among your Kundsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kundsen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Kundsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kundsen in 1972 was 62, and 23 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kundsen 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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