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Curnsty Family History

Curnsty 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: Curnutt, Christy, Gurnsey, Cristy, Kunst, Cerney, Hurst, Cressy

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Where is the Curnsty family from?

You can see how Curnsty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnsty family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Curnsty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnsty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Curnsty families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Curnsty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnsty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Curnsty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Curnsty. For the veterans among your Curnsty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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