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Kunau Family History

Kunau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Kunau or Kuhnau.

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


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Where is the Kunau family from?

You can see how Kunau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kunau families living in Cumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kunau's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Kunau families in 1891.
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What did your Kunau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunau. 100% of Kunau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kunau women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kunau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Kunau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunau 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Kunau. 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 913 military records available for the last name Kunau. For the veterans among your Kunau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kunau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kunau in 1961 was 30, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunau 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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