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Kunesh Family History

Kunesh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Kuneš (see Kunes) or of its Germanized form Kunesch.

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


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Where is the Kunesh family from?

You can see how Kunesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Kunesh families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kunesh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kunesh families in 1880.
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What did your Kunesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunesh. 50% of Kunesh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kunesh women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Ranch Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kunesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Kunesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunesh 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kunesh. 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 308 military records available for the last name Kunesh. For the veterans among your Kunesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunesh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kunesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kunesh in 1955 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kunesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunesh 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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