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Kurfess Family History

Kurfess 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: Burgess, Furness, Kress, Urness, Curless, Burress, Hurless, Burness

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Where is the Kurfess family from?

You can see how Kurfess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurfess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurfess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kurfess families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kurfess's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kurfess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurfess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurfess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurfess. 34% of Kurfess men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Kurfess women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurfess were Farmer and Janitres. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Janitres
    34%
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Kurfess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurfess 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Kurfess. 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 183 military records available for the last name Kurfess. For the veterans among your Kurfess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurfess lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kurfess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kurfess in 1968 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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