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Kurce Family History

Kurce 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: Kure, Kurcz, Kurle, Kunce, Kurre, Kerce, Turco, Force, Korte, Kurucz

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Where is the Kurce family from?

You can see how Kurce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kurce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kurce family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurce's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurce families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurce ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Kurce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurce 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kurce. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kurce. For the veterans among your Kurce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurce lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Kurce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kurce in 1979 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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