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Kunkelman Family History

Kunkelman 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: Kunselman, Kunzelman, Pinkelman, Dinkelman, Gunselman, Hinkelman

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Where is the Kunkelman family from?

You can see how Kunkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunkelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kunkelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kunkelman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kunkelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kunkelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunkelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kunkelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunkelman. 47% of Kunkelman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kunkelman women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Kunkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunkelman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kunkelman. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kunkelman. For the veterans among your Kunkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunkelman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kunkelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kunkelman in 1960 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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