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Kurry Family History

Kurry 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: Kurr, Curry, Burry, Hurry, Kury, Furry, Kerry, Kurre, Murry, Urry

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Where is the Kurry family from?

You can see how Kurry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kurry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kurry families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kurry's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Kurry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurry 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 Kurry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurry. 31% of Kurry men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kurry women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurry were Moulder and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Moulder
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kurry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurry 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kurry. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kurry. For the veterans among your Kurry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kurry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kurry in 1964 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurry 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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