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Kuny Family History

Kuny 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: Kuna, Kunc, Kun, Kuno, Cuny, Kusy, Kung, Kury, Kuney, Kuns

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Where is the Kuny family from?

You can see how Kuny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kuny family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuny's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Kuny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuny 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 Kuny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuny. 42% of Kuny men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kuny women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuny were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Kuny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuny 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Kuny. 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 182 military records available for the last name Kuny. For the veterans among your Kuny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kuny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kuny in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuny 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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