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Kunsch Family History

Kunsch 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: Kusch, Kutsch, Wunsch, Gunsch, Munsch, Kunst, Kirsch, Bursch, Dusch

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Where is the Kunsch family from?

You can see how Kunsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunsch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kunsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Kunsch families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunsch's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kunsch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunsch 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 Kunsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunsch. 34% of Kunsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kunsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunsch were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tailor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kunsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Kunsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunsch 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Kunsch. 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 127 military records available for the last name Kunsch. For the veterans among your Kunsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunsch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kunsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kunsch in 1964 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunsch 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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