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Kunan Family History

Kunan 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: Kuna, Kuban, Kunin, Kuan, Kunau, Nunan, Kenan, Kanan, Guan, Kan

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Where is the Kunan family from?

You can see how Kunan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kunan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kunan family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kunan's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kunan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunan 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 Kunan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunan. 18% of Kunan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kunan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kunan were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Typist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kunan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunan 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Kunan. 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 244 military records available for the last name Kunan. For the veterans among your Kunan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Kunan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kunan in 1973 was 87, and 67 in 1986.

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