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Kuhrt Family History

Kuhrt Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a short man from Middle Low German kort ‘small short’. variant of Kurt.

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


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Where is the Kuhrt family from?

You can see how Kuhrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhrt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhrt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kuhrt family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuhrt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kuhrt families in 1911.
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What did your Kuhrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhrt. 42% of Kuhrt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kuhrt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuhrt were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Kuhrt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kuhrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhrt 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Kuhrt. 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 561 military records available for the last name Kuhrt. For the veterans among your Kuhrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhrt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kuhrt in 1955 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuhrt 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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