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Kuhnel Family History

Kuhnel Surname Meaning

German (Kühnel): see Kuehnel.

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


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Where is the Kuhnel family from?

You can see how Kuhnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kuhnel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kuhnel families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kuhnel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kuhnel families in 1880.
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What did your Kuhnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuhnel. 28% of Kuhnel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Kuhnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuhnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhnel 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Kuhnel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kuhnel. For the veterans among your Kuhnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhnel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kuhnel in 1957 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuhnel 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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