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Kuhnert Family History

Kuhnert Surname Meaning

German (also Kühnert): from a variant of the personal name Kuhnhart a variant of Kunrat (see Konrad).

See also Kuehnert.

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


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Where is the Kuhnert family from?

You can see how Kuhnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhnert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhnert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kuhnert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuhnert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kuhnert families in 1891.
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What did your Kuhnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhnert. 29% of Kuhnert men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kuhnert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhnert were Mechanic and 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kuhnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhnert 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 Kuhnert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kuhnert. For the veterans among your Kuhnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhnert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kuhnert in 1956 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuhnert 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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