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Kunna Family History

Kunna 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, Kunda, Kunka, Kenna, Kinna, Gunn, Hanna, Kunst, Penna, Kinn

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Where is the Kunna family from?

You can see how Kunna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kunna families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kunna's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kunna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kunna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mach and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunna. 100% of Kunna men worked as an Auto Mach and 100% of Kunna women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Auto Mach
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Kunna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunna 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kunna. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kunna. For the veterans among your Kunna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kunna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kunna in 1966 was 82, and 85 in 2001.

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