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Kurlander Family History

Kurlander Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Kurland (see Kurland).

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


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Where is the Kurlander family from?

You can see how Kurlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurlander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kurlander families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurlander's in USA. California had the highest population of Kurlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurlander 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 Kurlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurlander. 40% of Kurlander men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kurlander women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Dentist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Kurlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurlander 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Kurlander. 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 272 military records available for the last name Kurlander. For the veterans among your Kurlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurlander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kurlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kurlander in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kurlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurlander 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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