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Kuhnke Family History

Kuhnke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Kunath.

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


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Where is the Kuhnke family from?

You can see how Kuhnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhnke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhnke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Kuhnke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 72% of all the recorded Kuhnke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kuhnke families in 1880.
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What did your Kuhnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhnke. 24% of Kuhnke men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kuhnke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhnke were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kuhnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuhnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhnke 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Kuhnke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kuhnke. For the veterans among your Kuhnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhnke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kuhnke in 1951 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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