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Kurelko Family History

Kurelko 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: Kurylo, Aurelio, Kurek, Kudelka, Turek, Kusel, Kaneko, Kugel, Kure

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Where is the Kurelko family from?

You can see how Kurelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurelko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kurelko family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurelko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kurelko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurelko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurelko. 67% of Kurelko 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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Kurelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kurelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurelko 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kurelko. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kurelko. For the veterans among your Kurelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurelko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kurelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kurelko in 1955 was 48, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurelko 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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