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Kurysh Family History

Kurysh 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: Kurylo, Kuras, Suresh, Krish, Kunesh, Buresh, Karsh, Kulish, Karash

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Where is the Kurysh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurysh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kurysh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurysh. 100% of Kurysh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Kurysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurysh 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 Kurysh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kurysh. For the veterans among your Kurysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurysh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kurysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kurysh in 1969 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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