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Curneen Family History

Curneen Surname Meaning

from Ó Cuirnín see Cornyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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You can see how Curneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curneen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Curneen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Curneen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curneen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Curneen families in 1880.
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There are 327 census records available for the last name Curneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curneen 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Curneen. 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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There are 28 military records available for the last name Curneen. For the veterans among your Curneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curneen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Curneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Curneen in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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