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Kuner Family History

Kuner 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: Kuper, Kunes, Kuter, Kuser, Kuder, Kumer, Kiner, Kutner, Kaner

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Where is the Kuner family from?

You can see how Kuner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kuner families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kuner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kuner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kuner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kuner. 100% of Kuner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kuner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuner 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Kuner. 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 374 military records available for the last name Kuner. For the veterans among your Kuner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kuner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kuner in 1962 was 61, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuner 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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