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Curnins Family History

Curnins 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: Curtis, Curlin, Burkins, Corkins, Durning, Curtin, Curling, Corning

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Where is the Curnins family from?

You can see how Curnins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Curnins families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnins's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Curnins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Curnins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnins 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Curnins. 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 1 military records available for the last name Curnins. For the veterans among your Curnins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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