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Curris Family History

Curris 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, Currie, Carris, Corris, Burris, Currin, Morris, Harris

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Where is the Curris family from?

You can see how Curris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Curris families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curris's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Curris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curris 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 Curris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curris. 100% of Curris 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 Curris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curris 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Curris. 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 121 military records available for the last name Curris. For the veterans among your Curris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curris lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Curris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Curris in 1974 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curris 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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