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Kunene Family History

Kunene 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: Eugene, Knee, Kinne, Kunes, Dunne, Kiene, Kunesh, Kunin, Kubena

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Where is the Kunene family from?

You can see how Kunene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kunene family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunene's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kunene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kunene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunene 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kunene. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kunene. For the veterans among your Kunene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunene lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Kunene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kunene in 1989 was 91, and 66 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunene 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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