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Kuehner Family History

Kuehner Name Meaning

German (Kühner): from an inflected form of Kuehn

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


Similar surnames: Kuhner, Kuehnert, Keehner, Kuehne, Kuehler, Koerner, Kuecker, Kuefler

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Where is the Kuehner family from?

You can see how Kuehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuehner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Kuehner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuehner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuehner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuehner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuehner. 23% of Kuehner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kuehner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuehner were New Worker 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kuehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuehner 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Kuehner. 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 944 military records available for the last name Kuehner. For the veterans among your Kuehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuehner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kuehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kuehner in 1947 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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