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Kurrle Family History

Kurrle 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: Hurrle, Kurle, Kurre, Kurylo, Currie, Kure, Kurr, Karre, Turtle

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Where is the Kurrle family from?

You can see how Kurrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurrle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kurrle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kurrle families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kurrle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kurrle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurrle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurrle. 34% of Kurrle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kurrle women worked as a Typist. .

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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
    34%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurrle 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Kurrle. 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 188 military records available for the last name Kurrle. For the veterans among your Kurrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurrle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kurrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kurrle in 1963 was 92, and 84 in 2003.

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