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Kurre Family History

Kurre Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a grumpy person from Middle Low German kurren ‘to grumble’. Germanized form of Slovenian Kure.

In part it is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

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


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Where is the Kurre family from?

You can see how Kurre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kurre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Kurre families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kurre's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kurre families in 1880.
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What did your Kurre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurre. 15% of Kurre men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kurre women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurre were Plumber and Saleslady.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Plumber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurre 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Kurre. 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 218 military records available for the last name Kurre. For the veterans among your Kurre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kurre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kurre in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurre 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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