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Kunick Family History

Kunick Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Kuník Polish and Sorbian Kunik.

Germanized form of Sorbian Kónik or Konik.

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Kunić or Slovenian Kunič (see Kunich).

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


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Where is the Kunick family from?

You can see how Kunick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kunick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kunick family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kunick's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Kunick families in 1911.
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What did your Kunick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunick. 32% of Kunick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kunick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunick were Painter and Winder.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Winder
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kunick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunick 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Kunick. 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 511 military records available for the last name Kunick. For the veterans among your Kunick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kunick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kunick in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunick 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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