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Curmer Family History

Curmer 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: Carmer, Curler, Culmer, Turner, Burger, Summer, Kummer, Farmer

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Where is the Curmer family from?

You can see how Curmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Curmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Curmer families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Curmer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Curmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curmer 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 73 census records available for the last name Curmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curmer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Curmer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Curmer. For the veterans among your Curmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curmer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curmer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curmer

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