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Kunar Family History

Kunar 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: Kumar, Kuna, Kuhar, Kunau, Kunst, Ungar, Kosar, Klar, Kadar, Dunay

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Where is the Kunar family from?

You can see how Kunar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kunar families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kunar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kunar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kunar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Kunar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunar 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kunar. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kunar. For the veterans among your Kunar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kunar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kunar in 1960 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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