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Kurvin Family History

Kurvin 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: Kervin, Kurtin, Curvin, Kirvin, Karlin, Turpin, Marvin, Kurian

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Where is the Kurvin family from?

You can see how Kurvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurvin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kurvin families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kurvin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurvin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurvin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kurvin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kurvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurvin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kurvin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kurvin. For the veterans among your Kurvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurvin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Kurvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kurvin in 1974 was 85, and 75 in 1999.

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