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Kurzman Family History

Kurzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kurtzmann and a variant of Jewish Kurtzman.

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


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Where is the Kurzman family from?

You can see how Kurzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurzman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kurzman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurzman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurzman families in 1880.
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What did your Kurzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurzman. 40% of Kurzman men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Kurzman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurzman were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Kurzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurzman 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Kurzman. 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 222 military records available for the last name Kurzman. For the veterans among your Kurzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurzman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Kurzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kurzman in 1955 was 37, and 72 in 2003.

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