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Kuriger Family History

Kuriger Surname Meaning

German (Küriger): from Middle High German kurc ‘distinct excellent chosen’; possibly applied as a nickname for someone with exceptional personal qualities or talents.

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


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Where is the Kuriger family from?

You can see how Kuriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuriger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuriger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kuriger family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuriger's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kuriger families in 1891.
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What did your Kuriger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuriger. 23% of Kuriger 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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Grinder
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuriger 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kuriger. 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 331 military records available for the last name Kuriger. For the veterans among your Kuriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuriger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kuriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kuriger in 1962 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuriger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuriger 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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