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Kuranda Family History

Kuranda 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: Koranda, Kanda, Miranda, Kurata, Randa, Kuroda, Kunda, Granda, Branda

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Where is the Kuranda family from?

You can see how Kuranda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuranda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuranda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kuranda family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuranda's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kuranda families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuranda 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 Kuranda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kuranda. 50% of Kuranda women worked as a No Occupation.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Kuranda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kuranda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuranda 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kuranda. 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 135 military records available for the last name Kuranda. For the veterans among your Kuranda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuranda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kuranda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kuranda in 1966 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuranda 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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