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Kunay Family History

Kunay 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: Dunay, Kuna, Kunau, Kuney, Kay, Kunst, Kumar, Nay, Kenny, Gunby

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Where is the Kunay family from?

You can see how Kunay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kunay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kunay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kunay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kunay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kunay. For the veterans among your Kunay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Kunay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kunay in 1968 was 83, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunay 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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