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Kuris Family History

Kuris 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: Duris, Kuras, Kulis, Kouris, Juris, Kunis, Kubis, Karis, Kuri, Kurtis

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Where is the Kuris family from?

You can see how Kuris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kuris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kuris family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kuris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuris 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 Kuris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuris. 20% of Kuris men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kuris women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuris were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Dyer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Kuris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Kuris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuris 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Kuris. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kuris. For the veterans among your Kuris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuris lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kuris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kuris in 1960 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuris 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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