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Kunstman Family History

Kunstman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kunstmann: occupational name for an artisan technician from Middle High German kunst ‘knowledge skill’ + man ‘man’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kunstman family from?

You can see how Kunstman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunstman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunstman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kunstman families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kunstman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kunstman families in 1880.
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What did your Kunstman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunstman. 34% of Kunstman men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kunstman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunstman were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Kunstman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kunstman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunstman 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Kunstman. 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 303 military records available for the last name Kunstman. For the veterans among your Kunstman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunstman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kunstman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kunstman in 1955 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunstman 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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