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Kundinger Family History

Kundinger Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (also Kündinger): occupational name for a town crier Middle High German kündigære.

Habitational name for someone from Kunding in Bavaria.

Nickname for a knowledgeable person from Middle High German kündic ‘known intelligent’.

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


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Where is the Kundinger family from?

You can see how Kundinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kundinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kundinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Kundinger families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kundinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kundinger families in 1880.
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What did your Kundinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kundinger. 31% of Kundinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kundinger women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kundinger were Farm Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kundinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kundinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kundinger 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kundinger. 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 715 military records available for the last name Kundinger. For the veterans among your Kundinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kundinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kundinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kundinger in 1960 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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