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Kuecker Family History

Kuecker Surname Meaning

German (Kücker): perhaps a nickname for someone with a habit of peering about from side to side

from a noun derivative of kuecken ‘to peer’.

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


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Where is the Kuecker family from?

You can see how Kuecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kuecker families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kuecker's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kuecker families in 1891.
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What did your Kuecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuecker. 64% of Kuecker men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kuecker women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuecker were Laborer and Telephone Operator.

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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
    64%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%

What Kuecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuecker 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kuecker. 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 180 military records available for the last name Kuecker. For the veterans among your Kuecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kuecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kuecker in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuecker 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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