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Kurts Family History

Kurts 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: Kuras, Kurta, Kurt, Burts, Kurtz, Curts, Kirts, Kurth, Kurtis, Wurts

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Where is the Kurts family from?

You can see how Kurts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kurts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kurts family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurts's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kurts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurts 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 Kurts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurts. 28% of Kurts men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kurts women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurts were Butcher and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Private Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kurts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurts 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Kurts. 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 706 military records available for the last name Kurts. For the veterans among your Kurts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kurts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kurts in 1944 was 23, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurts 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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