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Kurtyka Family History

Kurtyka Surname Meaning

Polish:: from a pet form of the German personal name Kurt. nickname from a derivative of kurta ‘short coat’.

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


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Where is the Kurtyka family from?

You can see how Kurtyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kurtyka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kurtyka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kurtyka families in 1920.
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What did your Kurtyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurtyka. 32% of Kurtyka men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tanner
    19%
  • Polisher
    13%

What Kurtyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Kurtyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtyka 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Kurtyka. 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 284 military records available for the last name Kurtyka. For the veterans among your Kurtyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtyka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kurtyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kurtyka in 1962 was 72, and 99 in 2004.

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