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Kurzweg Family History

Kurzweg 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: Kurzweil, Kure, Kutzner, Kulzer, Krieg, Kuzel, Kutzer, Kuriger

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Where is the Kurzweg family from?

You can see how Kurzweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurzweg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurzweg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kurzweg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Kurzweg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kurzweg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurzweg 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 Kurzweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurzweg. 43% of Kurzweg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Kurzweg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kurzweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurzweg 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kurzweg. 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 128 military records available for the last name Kurzweg. For the veterans among your Kurzweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurzweg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kurzweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kurzweg in 1968 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurzweg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurzweg 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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