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Kuntson Family History

Kuntson 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: Hunton, Kenton, Dunton, Kinton, Kinson, Gunton, Knutson, Kitson

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Where is the Kuntson family from?

You can see how Kuntson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuntson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kuntson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Kuntson families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kuntson's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kuntson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuntson 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 Kuntson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuntson. 27% of Kuntson men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Kuntson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuntson were Farming and 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Kuntson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kuntson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuntson 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Kuntson. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kuntson. For the veterans among your Kuntson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuntson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Kuntson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kuntson in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuntson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuntson 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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