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Kunel Family History

Kunel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kunkel, Kusel, Kugel, Kunes, Kuzel, Kuhel, Kuney, Kuhnel, Kiel, Kunst

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Where is the Kunel family from?

You can see how Kunel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kunel family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kunel's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kunel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kunel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunel. 50% of Kunel men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kunel women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kunel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Kunel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunel 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Kunel. 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 164 military records available for the last name Kunel. For the veterans among your Kunel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Kunel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kunel in 1979 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunel 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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