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Kurko Family History

Kurko 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: Turko, Kurka, Yurko, Kurk, Turk, Turco, Kuk, Puro, Kubo, Perko

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Where is the Kurko family from?

You can see how Kurko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kurko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kurko families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kurko's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kurko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurko 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 Kurko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurko. 60% of Kurko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kurko women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kurko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Kurko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurko 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Kurko. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kurko. For the veterans among your Kurko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kurko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kurko in 1958 was 27, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurko 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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