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Kurshner Family History

Kurshner 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: Kurschner, Kushner, Kershner, Karshner, Kirshner, Kirchner, Kushnir

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Where is the Kurshner family from?

You can see how Kurshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurshner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurshner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kurshner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurshner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurshner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurshner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurshner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurshner. 100% of Kurshner women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Kurshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurshner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kurshner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kurshner. For the veterans among your Kurshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurshner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kurshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kurshner in 1975 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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