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Kursner Family History

Kursner 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: Kusner, Kirsner, Turner, Kroner, Kerner, Kuster, Kasner, Karner

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Where is the Kursner family from?

You can see how Kursner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kursner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kursner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kursner family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kursner's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Kursner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kursner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kursner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kursner. 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 Kursner. For the veterans among your Kursner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kursner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kursner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kursner in 1972 was 98, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kursner 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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