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Kurtright Family History

Kurtright 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: Kortright, Curtright, Courtright, Cartright, Cutright, Burright

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Where is the Kurtright family from?

You can see how Kurtright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurtright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kurtright families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurtright's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kurtright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Kurtright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtright 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kurtright. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kurtright. For the veterans among your Kurtright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtright lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Kurtright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kurtright in 1956 was 58, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurtright 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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