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Kurtis Family History

Kurtis Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): unexplained. Czech (Kurtiš): derivative of the personal name Kunrád (see Konrad).

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


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Where is the Kurtis family from?

You can see how Kurtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurtis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kurtis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kurtis family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kurtis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kurtis families in 1840.
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What did your Kurtis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurtis. 75% of Kurtis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kurtis women worked as an Assembler.

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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
    75%
  • Farm Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kurtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurtis 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Kurtis. 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 215 military records available for the last name Kurtis. For the veterans among your Kurtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurtis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kurtis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kurtis in 1965 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurtis 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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