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Kuntze Family History

Kuntze Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Kuntz. See Kunz.

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


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Where is the Kuntze family from?

You can see how Kuntze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuntze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuntze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kuntze family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuntze's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kuntze families in 1891.
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What did your Kuntze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuntze. 24% of Kuntze men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kuntze women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuntze were Electrotyper and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Repairman
    8%
  • Electrotyper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kuntze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kuntze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuntze 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuntze. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kuntze. For the veterans among your Kuntze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuntze lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kuntze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kuntze in 1962 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuntze 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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