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Kuhn Family History

Kuhn Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Kuno a short form of Kunrat (see Konrad ). The German word kühn meaning ‘bold’ may have influenced the popularity of this short form but is not necessarily the immediate source of it. German (Kühn): cognate of 1 above; see Kuehn . Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German kühn ‘bold’; compare 1 above. Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Cohn or Kohn (see Cohen ).

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


Similar surnames: Kohn, Kahn, Kuhl, Kuehn, Huhn, Kihn, Kuhr, Uhr, Nuhn, Kuhns

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Where is the Kuhn family from?

You can see how Kuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Kuhn families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kuhn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kuhn families in 1911.
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What did your Kuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and C S were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kuhn. 53% of Kuhn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kuhn women worked as a C S. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhn were Railwayman and Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Railwayman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • C S
    50%
  • Student
    50%
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Census Records

There are 138,000 census records available for the last name Kuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhn 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 54,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuhn. 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 62,000 military records available for the last name Kuhn. For the veterans among your Kuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhn lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1942. The average life expectancy for Kuhn in 1940 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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