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Kurlansky Family History

Kurlansky 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: Lansky, Kulinski, Kuklinski, Urbanski, Ulanski, Kuchinsky, Plansky

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Where is the Kurlansky family from?

You can see how Kurlansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurlansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kurlansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kurlansky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurlansky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kurlansky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurlansky 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 Kurlansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurlansky. 40% of Kurlansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kurlansky 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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Lawyer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kurlansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Kurlansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurlansky 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Kurlansky. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kurlansky. For the veterans among your Kurlansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurlansky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kurlansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kurlansky in 1960 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurlansky 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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