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Kurszewski Family History

Kurszewski Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of Kurs which is probably derived from Middle High German kürse kürsche ‘fur coat’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a furrier.

It is found almost exclusively in Pomeranian Voivodeship especially in Kościerzyna County.

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


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You can see how Kurszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurszewski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kurszewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kurszewski family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurszewski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kurszewski families in 1911.
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What did your Kurszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kurszewski. 29% of Kurszewski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Kurszewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Kurszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurszewski 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kurszewski. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kurszewski. For the veterans among your Kurszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurszewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kurszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kurszewski in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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