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Kurp Family History

Kurp 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: Karp, Kure, Kurr, Kurt, Kump, Kurk, Kury, Kulp, Kurz, Kuri

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Where is the Kurp family from?

You can see how Kurp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kurp families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurp's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kurp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurp 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 Kurp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kurp. 100% of Kurp men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Kurp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Kurp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurp 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kurp. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kurp. For the veterans among your Kurp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kurp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kurp in 1971 was 50, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurp 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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