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Khune Family History

Khune 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: Thune, Keune, Hunt, Hone, Khan, Thun, Keane, June, Hine, Kane

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Where is the Khune family from?

You can see how Khune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khune family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Khune families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Khune family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Khune's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Khune families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Khune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Khune. 43% of Khune men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Khune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khune 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Khune. 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 35 military records available for the last name Khune. For the veterans among your Khune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khune lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Khune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Khune in 1961 was 41, and 57 in 2001.

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