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Kourlas Family History

Kourlas Name 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: Douglas, Bouras, Kuras, Kouris, Kortas, Goulas, Kulas, Gourlay, Karas

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Where is the Kourlas family from?

You can see how Kourlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kourlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kourlas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kourlas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kourlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kourlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kourlas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kourlas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kourlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kourlas 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kourlas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Kourlas. For the veterans among your Kourlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kourlas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kourlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kourlas in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2001.

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