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Kucken Family History

Kucken 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: Lucken, Kuiken, Tucker, Kunkel, Ducker, Zucker, Kucher, Picken

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Where is the Kucken family from?

You can see how Kucken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kucken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kucken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kucken families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kucken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kucken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kucken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kucken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kucken. 34% of Kucken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kucken women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kucken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Kucken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kucken 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kucken. 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 145 military records available for the last name Kucken. For the veterans among your Kucken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kucken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kucken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kucken in 1967 was 86, and 93 in 2002.

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