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Origins of the Kurby surname

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About the Kurbys

We have a total number of 180 records for people with the last name Kurby.

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Where do most Kurbys live?

In 1921, most Kurbys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Kurbys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 139 records for the Kurby surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Kurbys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kurbys.

What are the most common Kurby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Kurbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kurbys in 1921
Servant

2

Annuitant

1

At Home

1

At Work In Factory (Flab)

1

Dressmaker

1

Common Male occupations for Kurbys in 1921
Butcher

13

Farmer

2

General Labourer

2

Agri Labourer

1

Baker Carman

1

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