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Kur Family History

Kur 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: Ku, Kuk, Kaur, Tur, Ker, Kus, Kor, Kure, Kurr, Bur

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Where is the Kur family from?

You can see how Kur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kur family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kur families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Kur's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kur. 39% of Kur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kur women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kur 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Kur. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Kur. For the veterans among your Kur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kur in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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