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Kunzig Family History

Kunzig 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: Danzig, Kulig, Kunis, Kunin, Kuzia, Kung, Kindig, Kunik, Kuenzi

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Where is the Kunzig family from?

You can see how Kunzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Kunzig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kunzig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kunzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kunzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kunzig. 50% of Kunzig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kunzig 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Kunzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Kunzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunzig 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Kunzig. 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 737 military records available for the last name Kunzig. For the veterans among your Kunzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunzig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kunzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kunzig in 1965 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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