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Kurkowski Family History

Kurkowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Kurkowo in the Podlaskie or Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship named with the nickname Kurek.

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


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Where is the Kurkowski family from?

You can see how Kurkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kurkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kurkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kurkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurkowski 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 Kurkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurkowski. 41% of Kurkowski men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Kurkowski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurkowski were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kurkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurkowski 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Kurkowski. 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 901 military records available for the last name Kurkowski. For the veterans among your Kurkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurkowski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kurkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kurkowski in 1947 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurkowski 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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