This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Curnish family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Curnish Family History

Curnish 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: Cornish, Furnish, Curtis, Hornish, Barnish, Harnish, Curtiss, Furniss

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Curnish family from?

You can see how Curnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Curnish families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Curnish family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnish's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Curnish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Curnish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Curnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Curnish

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Curnish. 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.

View all Curnish immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Curnish. For the veterans among your Curnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Curnish military records

You've only scratched the surface of Curnish family history

Discover More

What is the average Curnish lifespan?

Average Curnish life expectancy in 2000 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curnish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curnish 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Curnish family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial