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Kurl Family History

Kurl 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: Kuhl, Karl, Kure, Kurr, Kurt, Kerl, Kull, Burl, Curl, Kurk

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Where is the Kurl family from?

You can see how Kurl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kurl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kurl families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurl's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kurl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurl 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 Kurl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurl. 60% of Kurl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kurl women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kurl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Kurl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurl 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kurl. 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 387 military records available for the last name Kurl. For the veterans among your Kurl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kurl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kurl in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurl 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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