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Caunitz Family History

Caunitz 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: Kanitz, Mauritz, Panitz, Karnitz, Gaunt, Canto, Cunico, Cannizzo

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Where is the Caunitz family from?

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

What did your Caunitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caunitz. 100% of Caunitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Caunitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caunitz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Caunitz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Caunitz. For the veterans among your Caunitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caunitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Caunitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Caunitz in 1966 was 72, and 86 in 1998.

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