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Curnan Family History

Curnan 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: Curran, Murnan, Durnan, Urban, Carman, Furman, Kurian, Curzon, Kurman

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Where is the Curnan family from?

You can see how Curnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Curnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Curnan families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Curnan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Curnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Curnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curnan. 100% of Curnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Curnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnan 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Curnan. 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 298 military records available for the last name Curnan. For the veterans among your Curnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Curnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Curnan in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curnan 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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