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Kurnitz Family History

Kurnitz 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: Karnitz, Kritz, Kuntz, Kanitz, Kienitz, Karnatz, Kurnik, Kemnitz

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kurnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurnitz 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kurnitz. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Kurnitz. For the veterans among your Kurnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurnitz lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Kurnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kurnitz in 1986 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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