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Kuryk Family History

Kuryk 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: Kurk, Kury, Kurek, Turk, Turek, Bury, Kuk, Dury, Jury, Turck

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Where is the Kuryk family from?

You can see how Kuryk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuryk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kuryk families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kuryk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuryk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kuryk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuryk 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 Kuryk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kuryk. 72% of Kuryk men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Kuryk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Kuryk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuryk 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kuryk. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kuryk. For the veterans among your Kuryk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuryk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kuryk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kuryk in 1968 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuryk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuryk 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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