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Kueny Family History

Kueny Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Küeny): from a pet form of the personal name Kuen itself a variant of Kuhn.

This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Kueny family from?

You can see how Kueny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kueny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kueny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kueny family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kueny's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kueny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kueny 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 Kueny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kueny. 37% of Kueny men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kueny women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kueny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kueny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kueny 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Kueny. 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 327 military records available for the last name Kueny. For the veterans among your Kueny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kueny lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kueny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kueny in 1950 was 21, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kueny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kueny 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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