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Kurjan Family History

Kurjan 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: Kurian, Kurman, Kurgan, Karman, Urban, Furman, Kuras, Kurta, Durban

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Where is the Kurjan family from?

You can see how Kurjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurjan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kurjan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurjan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kurjan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurjan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurjan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kurjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurjan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kurjan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kurjan. For the veterans among your Kurjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurjan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kurjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kurjan in 1959 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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