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Kunter Family History

Kunter 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: Kuster, Kanter, Kinter, Kuter, Munter, Gunter, Kutter, Hunter, Kunzer

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Where is the Kunter family from?

You can see how Kunter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kunter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Kunter families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kunter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kunter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunter 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 Kunter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kunter. 100% of Kunter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kunter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunter 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Kunter. 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 187 military records available for the last name Kunter. For the veterans among your Kunter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kunter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kunter in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunter 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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