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Kuhner Family History

Kuhner Surname Meaning

German (also Kühner): derivative of Kuhn or Kuehn.

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


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Where is the Kuhner family from?

You can see how Kuhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuhner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kuhner families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kuhner's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kuhner families in 1891.
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What did your Kuhner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhner. 16% of Kuhner men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Kuhner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhner were Machinist and 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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kuhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhner 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 Kuhner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kuhner. For the veterans among your Kuhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kuhner in 1956 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuhner 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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