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Kuro Family History

Kuro 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: Puro, Kubo, Turo, Kure, Karo, Muro, Kurr, Duro, Kuno, Kudo

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Where is the Kuro family from?

You can see how Kuro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kuro family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kuro's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Kuro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuro ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Kuro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuro 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Kuro. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kuro. For the veterans among your Kuro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Kuro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kuro in 1968 was 73, and 71 in 1998.

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