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Kunta Family History

Kunta 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: Kurta, Kuntz, Kuna, Kunda, Kuta, Kunka, Hunt, Kunst, Kant, Bunt

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Where is the Kunta family from?

You can see how Kunta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kunta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kunta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Kunta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunta 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kunta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kunta. For the veterans among your Kunta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunta lifespan?

Average Kunta life expectancy in 1977 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunta 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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