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Kurthy Family History

Kurthy 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: Murthy, Kurth, Furth, Kurta, Worthy, Murphy, Kurt, Kurtz, Kurtti

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Where is the Kurthy family from?

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

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurthy. 100% of Kurthy women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Kurthy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kurthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurthy 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kurthy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kurthy. For the veterans among your Kurthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurthy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kurthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kurthy in 1954 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurthy 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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