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Kuton Family History

Kuton 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: Luton, Auton, Kulon, Katon, Tuton, Kwon, Alton, Orton, Ruston, Elton

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Where is the Kuton family from?

You can see how Kuton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kuton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kuton families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kuton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kuton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kuton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuton. 37% of Kuton men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kuton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuton were Farm Operator and Presser. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Presser
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuton 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kuton. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kuton. For the veterans among your Kuton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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