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Kuergeleis Family History

Kuergeleis 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: Kegerreis, Kerekes, Juergens, Burgess, Hercules, Mergel, Krengel

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Where is the Kuergeleis family from?

You can see how Kuergeleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuergeleis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kuergeleis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuergeleis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kuergeleis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuergeleis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuergeleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuergeleis. 60% of Kuergeleis men worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Kuergeleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuergeleis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kuergeleis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kuergeleis. For the veterans among your Kuergeleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuergeleis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kuergeleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kuergeleis in 1965 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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