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Kaunee Family History

Kaunee 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: Kasner, Karner, Kane, Knee, Kaufer, Aune, Zauner, Kanner, Baune

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Where is the Kaunee family from?

You can see how Kaunee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaunee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaunee family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaunee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaunee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaunee 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 Kaunee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaunee. 100% of Kaunee men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Kaunee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Kaunee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaunee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kaunee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaunee. For the veterans among your Kaunee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaunee lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaunee

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