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Kurps Family History

Kurps 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: Kuras, Karp, Karas, Burns, Kus, Duris, Buras, Ours, Kure, Kurta

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Where is the Kurps family from?

You can see how Kurps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kurps families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurps 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 52 census records available for the last name Kurps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurps 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kurps. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kurps. For the veterans among your Kurps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurps lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Kurps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kurps in 1988 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurps 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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