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Kuttner Family History

Kuttner Surname Meaning

South German (also Küttner): nickname from Middle High German kuttener ‘robe wearer monk’.

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


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Where is the Kuttner family from?

You can see how Kuttner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuttner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuttner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Kuttner families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Kuttner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kuttner families in 1891.
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What did your Kuttner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kuttner. 100% of Kuttner men worked as a Hairdresser and 80% of Kuttner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kuttner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuttner 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 Kuttner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kuttner. For the veterans among your Kuttner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuttner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kuttner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kuttner in 1951 was 59, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuttner 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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