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Kunisch Family History

Kunisch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Kuniš or Polish Kunisz: from a pet form of the personal name Kunrat medieval form of Konrad.

German: from an old East Central German vernacular Slavic-influenced (see 1 above) form of the personal name Konrad.

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


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Where is the Kunisch family from?

You can see how Kunisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kunisch families living in Michigan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kunisch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kunisch families in 1880.
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What did your Kunisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kunisch. 50% of Kunisch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Grinder
    50%

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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Kunisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunisch 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Kunisch. 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 233 military records available for the last name Kunisch. For the veterans among your Kunisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kunisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kunisch in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kunisch 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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