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Kurker Family History

Kurker 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: Kerker, Kirker, Kuker, Kueker, Burker, Turner, Marker, Tucker, Burger

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Where is the Kurker family from?

You can see how Kurker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kurker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kurker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurker 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 Kurker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurker. 50% of Kurker men worked as a Grocery Clerk and 100% of Kurker women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kurker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Kurker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurker 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kurker. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kurker. For the veterans among your Kurker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kurker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kurker in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurker 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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