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Kuether Family History

Kuether Surname Meaning

German (Küther):: topographic name from Kute Kaute ‘quarry pit depression’. variant of Kueter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kuether family from?

You can see how Kuether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuether family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kuether families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kuether's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Kuether families in 1911.
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What did your Kuether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuether. 29% of Kuether men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Kuether women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuether were Draftsman and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Draftsman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Card Research Assistant
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kuether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuether 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Kuether. 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 483 military records available for the last name Kuether. For the veterans among your Kuether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuether lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kuether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kuether in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuether 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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