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Curnette Family History

Curnette 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: Burnette, Curnutte, Cornette, Curnutt, Surette, Gurnett, Carnett

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Where is the Curnette family from?

You can see how Curnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Curnette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Curnette families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnette's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Curnette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnette 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 177 census records available for the last name Curnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnette 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Curnette. 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 14 military records available for the last name Curnette. For the veterans among your Curnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnette lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Curnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Curnette in 1976 was 87, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curnette 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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