Kurts History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kurts family

The surname Kurts was first found in Switzerland, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region.

Early History of the Kurts family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kurts research. Another 246 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1536, 1593, 1597, 1624, 1638, 1717, 1758, 1783 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Kurts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kurts Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kurtz, Kurz, Kurtze, Kurze, Kurts, Kurcz (Bohemia), Kurctz, Kuertz, Kuerz, Kurzer, Kurtzer, Kurrtz and many more.

Early Notables of the Kurts family

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Kurts migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kurts Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Jurg Kurts, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Johan Kristoffel Kurts, who landed in New York in 1709 1
Johan Kristoffel Kurts, who arrived in New York with his wife and two children in 1709
Johannes Kurts, who arrived in New York in 1741 1
Arndt Kurts, who landed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Kurts Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Lewis Kurts, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1842 1
Ludwig Kurts, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1842 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)