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Kurian Family History

Kurian Surname Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Kurian found among Christians in southern India. It is derived from Greek Kyriakos ‘of the Lord’ (with reference to Jesus Christ; see Cyriac) with the Tamil-Malayalam third person singular suffix -n.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Kurian family from?

You can see how Kurian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kurian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kurian family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurian's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kurian families in 1891.
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What did your Kurian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurian. 25% of Kurian men worked as a Contractor and 34% of Kurian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurian were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Contractor
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Kurian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurian 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Kurian. 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 140 military records available for the last name Kurian. For the veterans among your Kurian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kurian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kurian in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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