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Kuenstler Family History

Kuenstler Surname Meaning

German (Künstler): nickname from Middle High German kunster künst(en)er ‘knowledgeable or skilled man’

specifically an able trader or merchant.

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


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Where is the Kuenstler family from?

You can see how Kuenstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuenstler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuenstler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Kuenstler families living in Texas. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kuenstler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kuenstler families in 1880.
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What did your Kuenstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuenstler. 44% of Kuenstler 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
    44%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Kuenstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Kuenstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuenstler 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Kuenstler. 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 246 military records available for the last name Kuenstler. For the veterans among your Kuenstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuenstler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kuenstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kuenstler in 1955 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuenstler 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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