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Curickshank Family History

Curickshank 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: Cruickshank, Cruikshank, Crookshank, Crookshanks, Brickman, Erickson

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Where is the Curickshank family from?

You can see how Curickshank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curickshank family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Curickshank families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Curickshank families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curickshank's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Curickshank families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Curickshank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curickshank 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Curickshank. 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 4 military records available for the last name Curickshank. For the veterans among your Curickshank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curickshank lifespan?

Average Curickshank life expectancy in 1970 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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