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Kunzler Family History

Kunzler Surname Meaning

German (Künzler): nickname for a flatterer from an agent derivative of Middle High German künzen ‘to flatter’.

Patronymic from Kunzel see Kunzelman.

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


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Where is the Kunzler family from?

You can see how Kunzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunzler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Kunzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kunzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kunzler families in 1880.
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What did your Kunzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunzler. 43% of Kunzler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kunzler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunzler were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    43%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Meat Cutter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Kunzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kunzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunzler 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Kunzler. 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 477 military records available for the last name Kunzler. For the veterans among your Kunzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunzler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kunzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kunzler in 1958 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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