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Kuenster Family History

Kuenster 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: Kuenstler, Kuester, Muenster, Fenster, Kuster, Kensler, Munster

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Where is the Kuenster family from?

You can see how Kuenster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuenster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuenster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kuenster families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kuenster's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kuenster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuenster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuenster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuenster. 60% of Kuenster men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Kuenster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Kuenster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuenster 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kuenster. 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 103 military records available for the last name Kuenster. For the veterans among your Kuenster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuenster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kuenster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kuenster in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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