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Kurisch Family History

Kurisch 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: Krisch, Burich, Kirsch, Bursch, Kulich, Frisch, Kresch, Kusch, Risch

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Where is the Kurisch family from?

You can see how Kurisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kurisch family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurisch's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kurisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurisch 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 19 census records available for the last name Kurisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurisch 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kurisch. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kurisch. For the veterans among your Kurisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurisch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Kurisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kurisch in 1969 was 46, and 60 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurisch 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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