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Kurth Family History

Kurth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kurt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kurth family from?

You can see how Kurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kurth families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kurth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurth 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 Kurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurth. 19% of Kurth men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Kurth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurth were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Kurth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Kurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurth 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Kurth. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kurth. For the veterans among your Kurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kurth in 1947 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurth 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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