Kurck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kurck family

The surname Kurck was first found in Austria, where the name Gurck became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kurck family

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Kurck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gurck, Gurk, Curk, Kirk, Kurk, Kurck, Curck, Görck, Gorcken, Gorcher, Gerck and many more.

Early Notables of the Kurck family

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Kurck migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kurck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Gerh Kurck, who landed in America in 1834 1
Adam Kurck, who was naturalized in New York in 1836
Agatta Kurck, who arrived in Baltimore in 1893

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)