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Kunde Last Name History & Origin
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There are two known Kunde families - the Kunde family from Germany, and the Kunde family from India and Africa. At this time, most of the historic information presented on this page is about the Kunde family that originated from Germany.
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History
While the Kunde family originated from Germany, many Kunde family members reside in Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the United States of America.
The earliest known German based Kunde family members to arrive in the United States of America are believed to be the Kuntz family that appear in ship manifests in the early 1700s. However, the first family members with "Kunde" as the last name appeared in the United States during the late 1800's as they emigrated from Europe seeking better lives. There are two known Kunde families - the Kunde family from Germany, and the Kunde family from India and Africa. At this time, most of the historic information presented on this page is about the Kunde family that originated from Germany.
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Name Origin
The meaning of Kunde in Middle High German is "native", and the meaning of Kunde in modern German is "customer". In native Germany, Kunde is pronounced "koon-dah", and in the United States of America as "kun-dee".
Spellings & Pronunciations
The Kunde surname is believed to include the following spelling variations:
Kuhn
Kuntz
Kunze
Kunz
Kuentse
Cuncze
Kuntze
Kundt
Kuent
Kunth
Kuhnt
Nationality & Ethnicity
One Kunde family is from Germany. It is suggested that the Kunde family originated from Bohemia and/or Silesia although citations are needed.
One Kunde family originated from Africa or India. There are two known Kunde family lines that are not related. One Kunde family is from Germany, and the other Kunde family has its origins in Africa and India.
Famous People named Kunde
Famous Kunde families and family members include:
The Kunde Family Winery has farmed their 1,850 ace estate that exists across the Sonoma Valley throguh the Mayacamas Mountain range for 5 generations.
Louis Kunde emigrated from Germany in 1904 and purchased the original Wildwood Vineyards which would eventually become the Kunde Family Winery
Early Kundes
These are the earliest records we have of the Kunde family.
Ernest Kunde of Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 25, 1880, and died at age 89 years old in April 1970.
Fannie Kunde of Grand Mound, Clinton County, Iowa was born on January 28, 1882, and died at age 88 years old in February 1970.
Paul Kunde of Oxford, Talbot County, Maryland was born on May 10, 1882, and died at age 90 years old in May 1972.
Emma Kunde of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota was born on January 18, 1882, and died at age 86 years old in August 1968.
Catherine Kunde of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on August 26, 1883, and died at age 89 years old in December 1972.
Charles Kunde of Pompano Beach, Broward County, FL was born on September 22, 1884, and died at age 94 years old in January 1979.
Elizabeth Kunde of Dekalb, De Kalb County, Illinois was born on July 4, 1884, and died at age 83 years old in February 1968.
Christina Kunde of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on March 9, 1884, and died at age 85 years old in February 1970.
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Kunde Family Photos
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Final goodbye...for now
Laying Armand to rest surrounded by loved ones. Lisa and I were the last to surround you with roses.
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Armand & Joan with Ronal Reagan
The signed photograph reads: To Armand & Joan Kunde with very good wishes - Ronald Reagan.
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Armand & Family
Armand surrounded by his family celebrating the 4th of July / his birthday.
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Armand Kunde & Ronald Reagan
Armand Kunde & Ronald Reagan presumably while Reagan was governor of California. Ronald was the 33rd governor of California for two terms, the first beginning in 1967 and the second in 1971. He left the office in 1975.
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Armand & Joan Wedding Photo
Armand Kunde and Joan Smith on their wedding day November 7th 1954.
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Coronation of May Queen to Be Feature of School Fete
This article appeared in the Oakland Tribune on April 30th 1909 saying "the coronation of the May Day queen will be an interesting feature of the May Day fete to be held in the Peralta Grammar School grounds..." Margaret Doudell is listed as being one of "the flower girls who will scatter roses in the path of the queen".
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Hibernians Plan St. Patricks Event For IOOF Home
From the Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer Tuesday March 5th 1957 page 3:
Members of Ancient Order of Hibernians will join a group of young entertainers in presenting a St. Patrick's theme program to Odd Fellows Home residents March 10 at 4 p.m. A. Byre McSweeney, president of San Jose Division 1 of Hibernians, and Mrs. Margaret Dowdall Kunde of Ladies Auxiliary are co-chairmen for this event.
Aiding them are Patrick T. Concannon, William R. Christy, Mrs. Peter Guerin, and Mrs. Edgar Schott. West Valley Hibernians are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bigelow, Mesdames E. E. Tabscott, Patrick Coffey, Mary Costello, Miss Charlotte O'Neill, and Messrs. Al A. Dempsey, Thomas R. O'Day, Vincent Sheridan, Edward Bean, Louis Della Valle, Thomas Gavin, Michael Leary, John and James Kilkenny, Patrick Peabody, Gerald Graham, Manley McCullough, and Milton Mitchell.
The same program will be presented March 15 at Our Lady of Fatima Villa in Saratoga. Mrs. Kunde will be entertainment chairman for this event. Arrangements will be handled by Mrs. Leo Bernal and Miss Marie Ryan.
Note the advertisement for La Hacienda Inn 1 1/2 miles north of Los Gatos on Saratoga Highway.
Members of Ancient Order of Hibernians will join a group of young entertainers in presenting a St. Patrick's theme program to Odd Fellows Home residents March 10 at 4 p.m. A. Byre McSweeney, president of San Jose Division 1 of Hibernians, and Mrs. Margaret Dowdall Kunde of Ladies Auxiliary are co-chairmen for this event.
Aiding them are Patrick T. Concannon, William R. Christy, Mrs. Peter Guerin, and Mrs. Edgar Schott. West Valley Hibernians are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bigelow, Mesdames E. E. Tabscott, Patrick Coffey, Mary Costello, Miss Charlotte O'Neill, and Messrs. Al A. Dempsey, Thomas R. O'Day, Vincent Sheridan, Edward Bean, Louis Della Valle, Thomas Gavin, Michael Leary, John and James Kilkenny, Patrick Peabody, Gerald Graham, Manley McCullough, and Milton Mitchell.
The same program will be presented March 15 at Our Lady of Fatima Villa in Saratoga. Mrs. Kunde will be entertainment chairman for this event. Arrangements will be handled by Mrs. Leo Bernal and Miss Marie Ryan.
Note the advertisement for La Hacienda Inn 1 1/2 miles north of Los Gatos on Saratoga Highway.
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Presidential Task Force - Life Membership
It reads "Mr. Armand Kunde, You have earned the distinction of Life Membership and the right to stand shoulder to shoulder with President Reagan in this exclusive club." and is signed by John McCain and Ronald Reagan.
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Armand Kunde - Stillwater Yacht Club
During one of my most cherished times with Armand. My wife and I were staying at Casa P. and ended up taking over half of his day listening to all the stories he had to share from his early days and that of his father.
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Capital Air Ways
In the 1950s Capital was the 5th largest United States domestic carrier by passenger count the big 4 (American, United, TWA, and Eastern) and merged with United Airlines in 1961.
This is a copy of Joan's Arrival/Departure Record from Frankfurt Germany to New York on December 18th 1957.
This is a copy of Joan's Arrival/Departure Record from Frankfurt Germany to New York on December 18th 1957.
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Obituary
Armand P. Kunde
Armand Pat Kunde, 87, 14100 Kunde Lane, died Thursday in a Reno hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1885, in Stillwater, Minn., he came to Reno in 1938 and operated the River-view Guest Ranch until 1962.
Before coming to Nevada, he spent two years with patrols guarding cattle along the Missouri River, then moved to Fresno, Calif., where he and a brother sold horses.
He worked as an oil well driller in Bakersfield and was operating street cars in San Francisco at the time of the 1906 earthquake.
Surviving are his widow, Celesta Kunde, Reno, sons Armand H. Kunde Jr. and Raymond Kunde of San Jose, Calif., and seven grandchildren.
A funeral will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Walton Funeral Home with the Rev. F. E. Miller, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.
- Reno Gazette-Journal (page 14) Friday March 31st 1972
Armand Pat Kunde, 87, 14100 Kunde Lane, died Thursday in a Reno hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1885, in Stillwater, Minn., he came to Reno in 1938 and operated the River-view Guest Ranch until 1962.
Before coming to Nevada, he spent two years with patrols guarding cattle along the Missouri River, then moved to Fresno, Calif., where he and a brother sold horses.
He worked as an oil well driller in Bakersfield and was operating street cars in San Francisco at the time of the 1906 earthquake.
Surviving are his widow, Celesta Kunde, Reno, sons Armand H. Kunde Jr. and Raymond Kunde of San Jose, Calif., and seven grandchildren.
A funeral will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Walton Funeral Home with the Rev. F. E. Miller, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.
- Reno Gazette-Journal (page 14) Friday March 31st 1972
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Marriage License
The marriage license of Armand Henry Kunde and Margaret Mary Doudell (spelled incorrectly in the original) which appeared on page 4 of The Californian on Thursday June 16th 1932. It reads:
KUNDE-DONDELL - Armand Henry Kunde, 37, native of Minnesota, and Margaret Dondell, 31, native of California, both resident of Placerville.
KUNDE-DONDELL - Armand Henry Kunde, 37, native of Minnesota, and Margaret Dondell, 31, native of California, both resident of Placerville.
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Armand's birthday
This was such a big deal - the first photo of my wife, my boy, and me with Armand at one of his wonderful birthday parties.
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Armand Kunde at False Creek Yacht Club
A photo of Armand Kunde taken at the False Creek Yacht Club. Armand has been a member of the Stillwater Yacht Club in Pebble Beach for many years.
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World War II Draft Registration Card 1942 - Armand Henry Kunde
The World War II Draft Registration Card for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897 from 1942 for Armand Henry Kunde reads that his place of residence at the time was 435 Riverside Drive in Reno Nevada. His telephone number was 4604 (before numbers were 7 digits!) and it says that he was self employed, 5'11 had blue eyes and gray hair and weighed 180lbs.
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Armand Kunde High School Yearbook
A photo of Armand Kunde in his high school graduation yearbook taken at Lincoln High School in 1951.
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Almaden California?
Unknown photo, possibly taken in Almaden California, found in the Kunde estate collection.
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Ruth Kunde, Indiana, 1933
Ruth Kunde, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso Indiana, USA. 1933
People in photo include: Ruth Kunde
People in photo include: Ruth Kunde
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Updated Kunde Biographies
Armand Kunde was married to his Lincoln High School sweetheart Joan Joyce Smith Kunde, is father to seven children and was an active member of the San Jose and Pebble Beach communities. Born and raised in San Jose California, he was a successful businessman with interests in trucking, real estate, and politics and was part of the transformation of the valley from orchards to the high-tech capitol as it's known today - Silicon Valley.
For 40 years he travelled to Indianapolis to watch the Indy car races, enjoyed the Chargers, Sharks, Yankees, Giants and the 49ers, had a love for jigsaw puzzles which became a family tradition, was known for his parties and family gatherings, and had a very large group of friends.
Leota H Kunde of Dixon, Lee County, IL was born on November 30, 1915 at Storm Lake in Buena Vista County, Iowa United States, and died at age 87 years old on December 11, 2002 in McNabb, Putnam County, IL.
Joan Joyce Smith was born in Gainesville Cooke County Texas to John Smith (born 1908) and Lena Leona Spangler (1911-1973), and had a brother and a sister. She was married to Armand Kunde and they had seven children together.
Margaret "Marmie" Mary Doudell was born to John Doudell (1861-1936) and Rose McKeon (1881-1963), and had five brothers and five sisters.
Armand Henry Kunde was born to Ferdinand J. Kunde (1830-1910) and Johanna C. (Krieger) Kunde (1844-1934) and had siblings Ernest Christopher (1868-1946), Otto Edward (1872-1936), Laura H. (born 1882), Julius Frederick (1884-1959), Lorraine W. (1887-1957), Emil Joseph (1887-1952) and Albert Carl (1891-1961).
He married Margaret Mary Doudell (1901-1973) and had two children, Armand Kunde and Raymond Kunde. They divorced around 1938 and he married Celesta Kunde in December 1940 who was born in 1897 and died in 1985.
Kris (Kunde) Heiberger was born to Joan Joyce Kunde and Armand Kunde, and has siblings Debbie (Kunde) Kinslow, Mary (Kunde) Mate, Jennie (Kunde) McDonough, Mike Kunde, Al Kunde, and John Kunde. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kris (Kunde) Heiberger.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jennie (Kunde) McDonough.
Amanda N Kunde was born on February 17, 1984, and died at age 17 years old on August 5, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda N Kunde.
Charles C Kunde of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on February 25, 1917, and died at age 72 years old on June 2, 1989.
Arthur W Kunde Jr of Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California was born on December 11, 1927, and died at age 80 years old on July 18, 2008.
Arthur A Kunde of Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois was born on April 22, 1920, and died at age 65 years old in April 1985.
Wayne C Kunde of Richfield, Summit County, Ohio was born on November 24, 1924, and died at age 85 years old on October 25, 2010.
Richard Roland Kunde of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California was born on January 9, 1919, and died at age 91 years old on October 2, 2010.
Albert P Kunde of South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana was born on November 26, 1903, and died at age 70 years old in January 1974.
Ralph G Kunde of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on February 25, 1916, and died at age 84 years old on January 14, 2001.
Popular Kunde Biographies
Armand Kunde was married to his Lincoln High School sweetheart Joan Joyce Smith Kunde, is father to seven children and was an active member of the San Jose and Pebble Beach communities. Born and raised in San Jose California, he was a successful businessman with interests in trucking, real estate, and politics and was part of the transformation of the valley from orchards to the high-tech capitol as it's known today - Silicon Valley.
For 40 years he travelled to Indianapolis to watch the Indy car races, enjoyed the Chargers, Sharks, Yankees, Giants and the 49ers, had a love for jigsaw puzzles which became a family tradition, was known for his parties and family gatherings, and had a very large group of friends.
Armand Henry Kunde was born to Ferdinand J. Kunde (1830-1910) and Johanna C. (Krieger) Kunde (1844-1934) and had siblings Ernest Christopher (1868-1946), Otto Edward (1872-1936), Laura H. (born 1882), Julius Frederick (1884-1959), Lorraine W. (1887-1957), Emil Joseph (1887-1952) and Albert Carl (1891-1961).
He married Margaret Mary Doudell (1901-1973) and had two children, Armand Kunde and Raymond Kunde. They divorced around 1938 and he married Celesta Kunde in December 1940 who was born in 1897 and died in 1985.
Mary (Kunde) Mate was born at California. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Kunde) Mate.
Margaret "Marmie" Mary Doudell was born to John Doudell (1861-1936) and Rose McKeon (1881-1963), and had five brothers and five sisters.
Alice Kunde was born on December 7, 2005 at Denver,CO. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Kunde.
Augusta Kunde was born at Prussia. Augusta Kunde was in a relationship with Wilhelm Kakuschke, and has children Leo Kakuschke, Roy Kakuschke, and Freddie Kakuschke. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Augusta Kunde.
Leota H Kunde of Dixon, Lee County, IL was born on November 30, 1915 at Storm Lake in Buena Vista County, Iowa United States, and died at age 87 years old on December 11, 2002 in McNabb, Putnam County, IL.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jennie (Kunde) McDonough.
Debbie (Kunde) Kinslow was born to Joan Joyce Kunde and Armand Kunde, and has siblings Mary (Kunde) Mate, Jennie (Kunde) McDonough, Mike Kunde, Kris (Kunde) Heiberger, Al Kunde, and John Kunde. Debbie Kinslow was in a relationship with Timothy Kinslow, and has children Lisa Michelle (Kinslow) Pinna and Ryan Kinslow. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Debbie (Kunde) Kinslow.
Joan Joyce Smith was born in Gainesville Cooke County Texas to John Smith (born 1908) and Lena Leona Spangler (1911-1973), and had a brother and a sister. She was married to Armand Kunde and they had seven children together.
Kris (Kunde) Heiberger was born to Joan Joyce Kunde and Armand Kunde, and has siblings Debbie (Kunde) Kinslow, Mary (Kunde) Mate, Jennie (Kunde) McDonough, Mike Kunde, Al Kunde, and John Kunde. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kris (Kunde) Heiberger.
Elizabeth Kunde of Berlin, Hartford County, CT was born on November 15, 1910, and died at age 74 years old in April 1985.
Amanda N Kunde was born on February 17, 1984, and died at age 17 years old on August 5, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda N Kunde.
Gerald Herman Kunde was born on January 12, 1940, and died at age 71 years old on November 5, 2011. Gerald Kunde was buried at Jacksonville National Cemetery
Section 7 Site 144 4083 Lannie Road, in Jacksonville, Fl. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gerald Herman Kunde.
Marguerite Kunde of Lowell, Middlesex County, MA was born on August 6, 1897, and died at age 85 years old in December 1982.
Henry R Kunde of Lawrence, Essex County, MA was born on March 28, 1930, and died at age 71 years old on March 27, 2002.
Kunde Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Kunde family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 601 people with the last name Kunde that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Kundes
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Annie Kunde of Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota was born on December 26, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on September 12, 2006.
Elna P Kunde of Seattle, King County, WA was born on October 7, 1903, and died at age 103 years old on August 28, 2007.
Elise S Kunde of Manhasset, Nassau County, NY was born on November 8, 1892, and died at age 102 years old on July 24, 1995.
Lupe Kunde was born on September 13, 1888, and died at age 101 years old on November 20, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lupe Kunde.
Margaret J Kunde of Perry, Lake County, OH was born on February 10, 1895, and died at age 100 years old on February 20, 1995.
Rosalie M Kunde of Marengo, McHenry County, IL was born on December 26, 1910, and died at age 98 years old on May 17, 2009.
Julius H Kunde was born on January 27, 1892, and died at age 98 years old on April 25, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julius H Kunde.
Rosalie Kunde of Kenedy, Karnes County, TX was born on October 7, 1912, and died at age 97 years old on September 4, 2010.
Carl H Kunde of Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County, MN was born on June 26, 1901, and died at age 97 years old on February 13, 1999.
Ed Kunde of Kailua Kona, Hawaii County, HI was born on October 22, 1904, and died at age 96 years old on September 16, 2001.
Josephine M Kunde of Conway, Faulkner County, AR was born on December 25, 1907, and died at age 96 years old on February 7, 2004.
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