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Kunkele Family History

Kunkele 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: Kunkel, Hunkele, Kunkle, Kenkel, Kunkler, Konkel, Dunkel, Unkel

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Where is the Kunkele family from?

You can see how Kunkele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunkele family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kunkele families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunkele's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kunkele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunkele 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 49 census records available for the last name Kunkele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunkele 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kunkele. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kunkele. For the veterans among your Kunkele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunkele lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Kunkele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kunkele in 1967 was 64, and 71 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunkele 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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