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Kuehne Family History

Kuehne Surname Meaning

German (Kühne): variant of Kühn (see Kuehn). Compare Kuhne.

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


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Where is the Kuehne family from?

You can see how Kuehne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuehne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 56 Kuehne families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kuehne's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kuehne families in 1880.
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What did your Kuehne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuehne. 27% of Kuehne men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kuehne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuehne were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Kuehne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kuehne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuehne. 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 Kuehne. For the veterans among your Kuehne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kuehne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kuehne in 1956 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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