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Kurle Family History

Kurle Surname Meaning

South German: probably a variant of Kerle itself a variant of Kerl.

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


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Where is the Kurle family from?

You can see how Kurle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kurle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Kurle families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kurle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kurle families in 1880.
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What did your Kurle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurle. 42% of Kurle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kurle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurle were Clerk and Cannery Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    21%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cannery Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurle 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Kurle. 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 124 military records available for the last name Kurle. For the veterans among your Kurle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kurle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kurle in 1961 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurle 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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