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Kunkes Family History

Kunkes 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: Kunkel, Kunes, Kenkel, Kinker, Kunkler, Konkel, Punke, Tukes, Hankes

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Where is the Kunkes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunkes 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 Kunkes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lithographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Kunkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunkes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kunkes. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kunkes. For the veterans among your Kunkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunkes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Kunkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kunkes in 1978 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

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