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Kunak Family History

Kunak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kuna, Kulak, Kunik, Kunau, Kanak, Kozak, Rusak, Kunst, Kuk, Kumar

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Where is the Kunak family from?

You can see how Kunak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kunak families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kunak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunak 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 Kunak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kunak. 100% of Kunak men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Kunak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Kunak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunak 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kunak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Kunak. For the veterans among your Kunak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kunak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kunak in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunak 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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