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Kurtzweg Family History

Kurtzweg 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: Kurtzer, Kurtzweil, Kutzner, Kutzer, Kurzweil, Kurtz, Kutzler

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Where is the Kurtzweg family from?

You can see how Kurtzweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtzweg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kurtzweg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurtzweg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kurtzweg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurtzweg 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 Kurtzweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurtzweg. 100% of Kurtzweg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kurtzweg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Kurtzweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtzweg 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kurtzweg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kurtzweg. For the veterans among your Kurtzweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtzweg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kurtzweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kurtzweg in 1966 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurtzweg 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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