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Kunt Family History

Kunt 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: Hunt, Kunst, Kant, Bunt, Kuntz, Kuna, Kunc, Kent, Kun, Kuno

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Where is the Kunt family from?

You can see how Kunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kunt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kunt families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kunt's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kunt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunt 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 Kunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kunt. 78% of Kunt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunt 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Kunt. 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 239 military records available for the last name Kunt. For the veterans among your Kunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Kunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kunt in 1987 was 80, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunt 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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