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Kunzweiler Family History

Kunzweiler 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: Enzweiler, Kurzweil, Kunzler, Manweiler, Kuebler, Kunkler, Kuehler

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Where is the Kunzweiler family from?

You can see how Kunzweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kunzweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kunzweiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kunzweiler families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kunzweiler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kunzweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kunzweiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kunzweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kunzweiler. 60% of Kunzweiler men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Kunzweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kunzweiler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kunzweiler. 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 Kunzweiler. For the veterans among your Kunzweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kunzweiler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kunzweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kunzweiler in 1955 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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