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Kuritzky Family History

Kuritzky 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: Kritz, Kritzer, Kurtz, Kopitzke, Krinsky, Kurtyka, Kubitz, Turetsky

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Where is the Kuritzky family from?

You can see how Kuritzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuritzky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kuritzky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kuritzky family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuritzky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kuritzky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuritzky 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 Kuritzky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuritzky. 60% of Kuritzky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kuritzky women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kuritzky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Kuritzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuritzky 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Kuritzky. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kuritzky. For the veterans among your Kuritzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuritzky lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Kuritzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kuritzky in 1948 was 62, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuritzky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuritzky 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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