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Kuneman Family History

Kuneman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kunzman, Kunsman, Kinman, Neman, Kurman, Kleeman, Lineman, Kuperman

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Where is the Kuneman family from?

You can see how Kuneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuneman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kuneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Kuneman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuneman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kuneman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuneman. 31% of Kuneman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kuneman women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kuneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Kuneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuneman 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Kuneman. 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 123 military records available for the last name Kuneman. For the veterans among your Kuneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuneman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kuneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kuneman in 1966 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

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