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Kunig Family History

Kunig 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: Kulig, Kunis, Kunin, Kung, Kunik, Konig, Kong, Kang, King, Kunst

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Where is the Kunig family from?

You can see how Kunig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kunig family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunig's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kunig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunig 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 Kunig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kunig. 100% of Kunig women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Kunig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunig 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kunig. 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 743 military records available for the last name Kunig. For the veterans among your Kunig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kunig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kunig in 1961 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunig 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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