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Kurfurst Family History

Kurfurst 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: Furst, Warhurst, Surfus, Brust, August, Kunst, Hurst, Rust, Kurucz

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Where is the Kurfurst family from?

You can see how Kurfurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurfurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurfurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kurfurst families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kurfurst's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kurfurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurfurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurfurst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Kurfurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurfurst 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kurfurst. 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 154 military records available for the last name Kurfurst. For the veterans among your Kurfurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurfurst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kurfurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kurfurst in 1969 was 70, and 46 in 2002.

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