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Kurel Family History

Kurel 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: Kusel, Kugel, Kure, Kuzel, Kuhel, Durel, Karel, Kurek, Burel, Kiel

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Where is the Kurel family from?

You can see how Kurel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kurel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kurel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kurel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Kurel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kurel. 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 Kurel. For the veterans among your Kurel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Kurel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kurel in 1954 was 40, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurel 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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