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Kurse Family History

Kurse 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, Furse, Kuse, Purse, Burse, Kurle, Nurse, Kurre, Kunst, Fuse

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Where is the Kurse family from?

You can see how Kurse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kurse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kurse families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kurse's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kurse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurse. 39% of Kurse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Kurse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurse 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Kurse. 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 Kurse. For the veterans among your Kurse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurse lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Kurse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kurse in 1972 was 77, and 74 in 1990.

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