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Kouris Family History

Kouris Surname Meaning

Greek: topographic name for someone who lived in a forest from northern Greek kouri ‘small forest’ or Aromanian curie ‘forest’, both from Turkish koru ‘small forest’.

Nickname from Turkish kuru ‘harsh curt’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kouris family from?

You can see how Kouris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kouris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kouris families living in Indiana. This was about 12% of all the recorded Kouris's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kouris families in 1920.
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What did your Kouris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kouris. 25% of Kouris men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Driller
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Kouris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Kouris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kouris 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Kouris. 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 119 military records available for the last name Kouris. For the veterans among your Kouris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kouris lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kouris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kouris in 1949 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kouris 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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