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Kurilla Family History

Kurilla Surname Meaning

Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): derivative of an old form (Rusyn Kurylo) of the personal names Cyril (Slovak) and Kyryl (Rusyn);

see Cyril compare Churilla and Kuryla.

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


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Where is the Kurilla family from?

You can see how Kurilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kurilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kurilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kurilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurilla 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 Kurilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurilla. 37% of Kurilla men worked as a Miner and 20% of Kurilla women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurilla were New Worker and Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Kurilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurilla 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Kurilla. 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 319 military records available for the last name Kurilla. For the veterans among your Kurilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurilla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kurilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kurilla in 1961 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurilla 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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