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Kunselman Family History

Kunselman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kunzelmann also Künzelmann from a pet form of the personal name Konrad.

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


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Where is the Kunselman family from?

You can see how Kunselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunselman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kunselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kunselman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kunselman's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Kunselman families in 1911.
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What did your Kunselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunselman. 17% of Kunselman men worked as a Miner and 50% of Kunselman women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunselman were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Miner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kunselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunselman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kunselman. 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 701 military records available for the last name Kunselman. For the veterans among your Kunselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunselman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kunselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kunselman in 1948 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

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