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Kunert Family History

Kunert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kunrat (see Konrad).

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


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Where is the Kunert family from?

You can see how Kunert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Kunert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kunert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kunert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunert 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 Kunert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunert. 22% of Kunert men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kunert women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunert 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Kunert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kunert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kunert. 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 Kunert. For the veterans among your Kunert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kunert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kunert in 1948 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunert 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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