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Curkin Family History

Curkin 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: Curlin, Durkin, Curtin, Culkin, Gurkin, Curvin, Currin, Carkin

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Where is the Curkin family from?

You can see how Curkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Curkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Curkin family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Curkin's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Curkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Curkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curkin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Curkin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Curkin. For the veterans among your Curkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Curkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Curkin in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curkin 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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