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Kuehr Family History

Kuehr 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: Kehr, Kuehn, Klehr, Kuhr, Kuehl, Kuhl, Kumar, Kiehl, Ker, Kuhn

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Where is the Kuehr family from?

You can see how Kuehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kuehr families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuehr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kuehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kuehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehr 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kuehr. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kuehr. For the veterans among your Kuehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kuehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kuehr in 1966 was 87, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuehr 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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