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Kunn Family History

Kunn 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: Gunn, Kinn, Kann, Kuhn, Nunn, Dunn, Hunn, Kuna, Kunc, Kun

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Where is the Kunn family from?

You can see how Kunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kunn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kunn families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kunn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kunn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunn 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 Kunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kunn. 100% of Kunn 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunn 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Kunn. 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 390 military records available for the last name Kunn. For the veterans among your Kunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Kunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kunn in 1976 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunn 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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