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Kunkin Family History

Kunkin 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: Kunin, Junkin, Dunkin, Hankin, Kunkel, Unwin, Ruskin, Bunin, Lukin

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Where is the Kunkin family from?

You can see how Kunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kunkin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Kunkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kunkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kunkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kunkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Kunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunkin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kunkin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kunkin. For the veterans among your Kunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kunkin in 1962 was 58, and 66 in 2003.

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