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Kunzer Family History

Kunzer Surname Meaning

German (also Künzer): variant of Kunz the -er suffix denoting affiliation.

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


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Where is the Kunzer family from?

You can see how Kunzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunzer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kunzer family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunzer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kunzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunzer 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 Kunzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunzer. 23% of Kunzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kunzer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Owner
    7%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kunzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kunzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunzer 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Kunzer. 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 702 military records available for the last name Kunzer. For the veterans among your Kunzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunzer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kunzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kunzer in 1957 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunzer 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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