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Kurak Family History

Kurak Surname 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, Burak, Kulak, Kurk, Kurek, Turk, Turek, Kral, Kozak, Mura

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Where is the Kurak family from?

You can see how Kurak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kurak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kurak families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kurak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kurak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kurak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurak. 50% of Kurak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kurak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurak were Miner and Machine Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%

What Kurak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Kurak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurak 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Kurak. 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 267 military records available for the last name Kurak. For the veterans among your Kurak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kurak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kurak in 1954 was 34, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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