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Kurhela Family History

Kurhela 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: Korpela, Kuhel, Kurilla, Kuchera, Kuryla, Kunkel, Turkel, Kuhl, Kusel

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Where is the Kurhela family from?

You can see how Kurhela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurhela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kurhela family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurhela's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kurhela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurhela 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 Kurhela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurhela. 100% of Kurhela 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 Kurhela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kurhela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurhela 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kurhela. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kurhela. For the veterans among your Kurhela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurhela lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Kurhela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kurhela in 1991 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurhela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurhela 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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