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Kunen Family History

Kunen 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: Kunes, Kunin, Kuney, Konen, Gunn, Kunst, Uren, Kunkel, Kinn, Kusel

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Where is the Kunen family from?

You can see how Kunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kunen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kunen families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kunen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kunen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunen 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 Kunen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kunen. 43% of Kunen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Lawyer
    29%
  • Watchman
    29%

What Kunen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Kunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunen 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Kunen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kunen. For the veterans among your Kunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kunen in 1945 was 25, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunen 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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