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Kurtas Family History

Kurtas 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, Kurta, Kortas, Kurtis, Karas, Curtis, Buras, Kotas, Kardas

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Where is the Kurtas family from?

You can see how Kurtas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kurtas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kurtas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurtas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kurtas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kurtas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtas 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kurtas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kurtas. For the veterans among your Kurtas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kurtas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kurtas in 1963 was 75, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurtas 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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