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Kurb Family History

Kurb 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: Korb, Kure, Kurr, Kurt, Kurk, Kury, Kurz, Kuri, Curb, Ku

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Where is the Kurb family from?

You can see how Kurb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kurb families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurb's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kurb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurb ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kurb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurb 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kurb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kurb. For the veterans among your Kurb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Kurb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kurb in 1967 was 64, and 75 in 1977.

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