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Kurner Family History

Kurner Surname Meaning

see Kerner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kurner family from?

You can see how Kurner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kurner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kurner families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kurner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kurner families in 1891.
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What did your Kurner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurner. 33% of Kurner men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kurner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurner were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Kurner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurner 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Kurner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kurner. For the veterans among your Kurner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kurner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kurner in 1962 was 95, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurner 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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