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Kuonen Family History

Kuonen 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: Konen, Kronen, Kroner, Kunes, Krone, Kuennen, Koren, Koven, Koen

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Where is the Kuonen family from?

You can see how Kuonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kuonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kuonen families living in Washington. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kuonen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kuonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuonen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Kuonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuonen 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kuonen. 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 107 military records available for the last name Kuonen. For the veterans among your Kuonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuonen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kuonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kuonen in 1967 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

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