This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kurkjian family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kurkjian Family History

Kurkjian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for a furrier from Turkish kürkçü an agent derivative of kürk ‘fur’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kurkjian family from?

You can see how Kurkjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurkjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kurkjian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kurkjian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kurkjian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurkjian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kurkjian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurkjian. 15% of Kurkjian men worked as a Proprietor and 30% of Kurkjian women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurkjian were Manager and Grocer Retail.

View Census Data for Kurkjian | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Grocer Retail
    20%

What Kurkjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Kurkjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurkjian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kurkjian

Passenger Lists

There are 495 immigration records available for the last name Kurkjian. 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.

View all Kurkjian immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 289 military records available for the last name Kurkjian. For the veterans among your Kurkjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kurkjian military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kurkjian family history

Discover More

What is the average Kurkjian lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kurkjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kurkjian in 1950 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurkjian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurkjian 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kurkjian family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial