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Kurtigian Family History

Kurtigian 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, Hartigan, Kerrigan, Kurtzman, Artinian, Kurgan, Kurkjian

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There are 22 census records available for the last name Kurtigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtigian 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kurtigian. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Kurtigian. For the veterans among your Kurtigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtigian lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Kurtigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kurtigian in 1985 was 85, and 65 in 2001.

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