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Kuenner Family History

Kuenner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kenner, Kuennen, Kuehner, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kerner, Brenner

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Where is the Kuenner family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuenner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kuenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuenner. 100% of Kuenner men worked as a Tinner. .

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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 1940

  • Tinner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kuenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuenner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kuenner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Kuenner. For the veterans among your Kuenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuenner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Kuenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kuenner in 1957 was 51, and 89 in 1998.

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