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Kuney Family History

Kuney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kuni. In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Kunej: from a pet form of the personal name Kunrad.

Medieval form of Konrad.

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


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Where is the Kuney family from?

You can see how Kuney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kuney families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuney's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Kuney families in 1891.
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What did your Kuney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kuney. 100% of Kuney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kuney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuney 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Kuney. 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 618 military records available for the last name Kuney. For the veterans among your Kuney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kuney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kuney in 1957 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuney 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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