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Curaney Family History

Curaney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Craney, Courtney, Cerney, Curley, Burney, Crane, Corney, Turney

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Where is the Curaney family from?

You can see how Curaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Curaney family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Curaney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Curaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Curaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Curaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curaney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Curaney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Curaney. For the veterans among your Curaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curaney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Curaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Curaney in 1972 was 62, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curaney 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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