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Kuraya Family History

Kuraya 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: Kurata, Araya, Kaya, Kuras, Kurta, Duray, Furuya, Kujala, Kulaga

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Where is the Kuraya family from?

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

What did your Kuraya ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kuraya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuraya 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kuraya. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kuraya. For the veterans among your Kuraya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuraya lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kuraya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kuraya in 1956 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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