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Kunowitz Family History

Kunowitz 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: Benowitz, Kowitz, Janowitz, Kuntz, Kanitz, Horowitz, Janowicz

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Where is the Kunowitz family from?

You can see how Kunowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kunowitz family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kunowitz's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kunowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kunowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunowitz 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kunowitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kunowitz. For the veterans among your Kunowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunowitz lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Kunowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kunowitz in 1976 was 79, and 78 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunowitz 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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