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Kurn Family History

Kurn Surname Meaning

see Kern.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kurn family from?

You can see how Kurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kurn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Kurn families living in Surrey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kurn's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kurn families in 1891.
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What did your Kurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kurn. 25% of Kurn men worked as a Retired and 86% of Kurn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurn were General Labourer (dock and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    25%
  • German Refugee (j
    25%
  • Nursery Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer (dock
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurn 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Kurn. 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 473 military records available for the last name Kurn. For the veterans among your Kurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Kurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kurn in 1945 was 74, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurn 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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