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Kurzynski Family History

Kurzynski 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: Kuczynski, Burzynski, Kruszynski, Skarzynski, Gorzynski, Muszynski

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Where is the Kurzynski family from?

You can see how Kurzynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurzynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kurzynski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kurzynski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kurzynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurzynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurzynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurzynski. 75% of Kurzynski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kurzynski women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Kurzynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurzynski 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kurzynski. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kurzynski. For the veterans among your Kurzynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurzynski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kurzynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kurzynski in 1955 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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