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Kurtin Name Meaning

Czech: derivative of the personal name Kunrád (see Konrad ). Croatian: nickname derived from Italian archaic curto ‘short’ or less likely a topographic or occupational name derived from Italian corte ‘courtyard farmyard’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Curti, Curtis, Austin, Sartin, Curtin, Ursin, Guertin, Burgin, Durkin

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Where is the Kurtin family from?

You can see how Kurtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurtin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kurtin families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kurtin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurtin families in 1880.
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What did your Kurtin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurtin. 39% of Kurtin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kurtin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurtin were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurtin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtin 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Kurtin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Kurtin. For the veterans among your Kurtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kurtin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kurtin in 1955 was 44, and 96 in 2004.

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