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Kuhnast Family History

Kuhnast 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: Kunst, Kuhns, Kienast, Kuhnert, Kuhn, Kuras, Kuna, Quast, Nast, Kunes

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Where is the Kuhnast family from?

You can see how Kuhnast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhnast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhnast families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kuhnast families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kuhnast's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kuhnast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuhnast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuhnast ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kuhnast ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Kuhnast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhnast 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Kuhnast. 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 440 military records available for the last name Kuhnast. For the veterans among your Kuhnast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhnast lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Kuhnast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kuhnast in 1968 was 78, and 95 in 1999.

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