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Curnew Family History

Curnew 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: Curnow, Turner, Carne, Cerney, Corner, Curley, Cerne, Burney, Carew

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Where is the Curnew family from?

You can see how Curnew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Curnew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Curnew families living in Middlesex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Curnew's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Curnew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnew 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 Curnew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curnew. 100% of Curnew 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curnew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnew 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Curnew. 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 77 military records available for the last name Curnew. For the veterans among your Curnew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnew lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Curnew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Curnew in 1967 was 68, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curnew 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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