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Kurtzweil Family History

Kurtzweil Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kurzweil .

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


Similar surnames: Kurzweil, Wurtzel, Kurtzer, Kurtzman, Kurtz, Wurzel, Hartzel, Kintzel

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Where is the Kurtzweil family from?

You can see how Kurtzweil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtzweil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurtzweil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kurtzweil families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurtzweil's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kurtzweil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurtzweil 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 Kurtzweil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurtzweil. 25% of Kurtzweil men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Kurtzweil women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurtzweil were Draftsman and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Draftsman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Kurtzweil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtzweil 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kurtzweil. 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 138 military records available for the last name Kurtzweil. For the veterans among your Kurtzweil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtzweil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kurtzweil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kurtzweil in 1964 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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