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Kourian Family History

Kourian Surname 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: Kurian, Kocian, Kohrman, Kurman, Koran, Gurian, Kouris, Burian

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Where is the Kourian family from?

You can see how Kourian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kourian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kourian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kourian families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kourian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kourian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kourian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kourian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kourian 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kourian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Kourian. For the veterans among your Kourian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kourian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kourian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kourian in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kourian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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