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Kourtz Family History

Kourtz 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: Kurtz, Kountz, Kortz, Kotz, Court, Kertz, Korte, Kort, Kurta, Boortz

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Where is the Kourtz family from?

You can see how Kourtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kourtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kourtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kourtz families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kourtz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kourtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kourtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kourtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kourtz. 100% of Kourtz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Kourtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kourtz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kourtz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kourtz. For the veterans among your Kourtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kourtz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kourtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kourtz in 1965 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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