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Kurey Family History

Kurey 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: Kure, Krey, Urey, Furey, Kury, Kurek, Kuney, Korey, Turek, Bury

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Where is the Kurey family from?

You can see how Kurey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kurey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kurey families living in Michigan. This was about 12% of all the recorded Kurey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kurey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurey. 32% of Kurey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kurey women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Kurey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurey 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kurey. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kurey. For the veterans among your Kurey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Kurey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kurey in 1950 was 43, and 67 in 2003.

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