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Kunish Family History

Kunish 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: Kunis, Kunesh, Kulish, Kunst, Kulich, Klish, Kunes, Kulis, Krish

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Where is the Kunish family from?

You can see how Kunish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Kunish families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kunish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kunish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunish 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 Kunish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunish. 34% of Kunish men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kunish women worked as a 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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kunish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Kunish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunish 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kunish. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kunish. For the veterans among your Kunish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunish lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kunish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kunish in 1955 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunish 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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