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Kunkis Family History

Kunkis 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, Kunkel, Kunes, Mundis, Kulis, Kennis, Kuklis, Kanis, Tunks

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Where is the Kunkis family from?

You can see how Kunkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kunkis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kunkis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kunkis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kunkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunkis 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kunkis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kunkis. For the veterans among your Kunkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunkis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kunkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kunkis in 1967 was 66, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunkis 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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