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Kuhnle Family History

Kuhnle Surname Meaning

German (Kühnle): from a pet form of Kuno a short form of Konrad.

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


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Where is the Kuhnle family from?

You can see how Kuhnle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhnle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuhnle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kuhnle families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuhnle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kuhnle families in 1891.
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What did your Kuhnle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhnle. 12% of Kuhnle men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kuhnle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhnle were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuhnle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kuhnle. For the veterans among your Kuhnle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhnle lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhnle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kuhnle in 1942 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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