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Kurkie Family History

Kurkie 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: Kuskie, Burke, Currie, Kure, Kurnik, Durkin, Durie, Kurpiel, Kaskie

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Where is the Kurkie family from?

You can see how Kurkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurkie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kurkie family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurkie's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Kurkie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurkie 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 62 census records available for the last name Kurkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurkie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kurkie. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kurkie. For the veterans among your Kurkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurkie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kurkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kurkie in 1968 was 71, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurkie 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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