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Kurus Family History

Kurus 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: Kuras, Korus, Kuruc, Krus, Karas, Cyrus, Kurucz, Burns, Kus, Duris

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Where is the Kurus family from?

You can see how Kurus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kurus families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kurus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steel Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurus. 100% of Kurus men worked as a Steel Worker. .

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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

  • Steel Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Kurus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurus 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kurus. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kurus. For the veterans among your Kurus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kurus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kurus in 1966 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

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