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Kuryla Family History

Kuryla Surname Meaning

Rusyn (from Poland; Kuryła): variant of Kurylo.

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


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Where is the Kuryla family from?

You can see how Kuryla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuryla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kuryla families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kuryla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kuryla families in 1920.
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What did your Kuryla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Candy Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuryla. 67% of Kuryla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kuryla women worked as a Candy Wrapper.

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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
    67%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Watchman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Wrapper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Kuryla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuryla 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Kuryla. 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 156 military records available for the last name Kuryla. For the veterans among your Kuryla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuryla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kuryla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kuryla in 1961 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuryla 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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