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Kuehnl Name Meaning

South German (Kühnl): from a pet form of the personal name Kuhn . See Kuehnel .

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


Similar surnames: Kuehnel, Kuehn, Zuehl, Kiehl, Kuhn, Kuhns, Kuhl, Huegel, Kuenzli

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Where is the Kuehnl family from?

You can see how Kuehnl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehnl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuehnl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kuehnl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kuehnl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kuehnl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuehnl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuehnl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuehnl. 43% of Kuehnl men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Kuehnl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Kuehnl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehnl 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kuehnl. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kuehnl. For the veterans among your Kuehnl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehnl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kuehnl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kuehnl in 1962 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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