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Kurkoski Family History

Kurkoski 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: Kurkowski, Bukoski, Kukowski, Turkowski, Jurkowski, Korkowski

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Where is the Kurkoski family from?

You can see how Kurkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurkoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kurkoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kurkoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kurkoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurkoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurkoski. 25% of Kurkoski men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kurkoski women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurkoski were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Stevedore
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Kurkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurkoski 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kurkoski. 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 133 military records available for the last name Kurkoski. For the veterans among your Kurkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurkoski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kurkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kurkoski in 1965 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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