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Curras Family History

Curras 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: Carras, Curran, Arras, Curtis, Murray, Buras, Porras, Curro, Caras

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Where is the Curras family from?

You can see how Curras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Curras family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Curras's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Curras families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curras 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 131 census records available for the last name Curras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curras 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Curras. 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 13 military records available for the last name Curras. For the veterans among your Curras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Curras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Curras in 1964 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curras 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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