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Curriston Family History

Curriston 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: Christon, Currington, Burston, Christo, Hurston, Carrington, Cumpston

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Where is the Curriston family from?

You can see how Curriston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curriston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Curriston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Curriston families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Curriston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Curriston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curriston 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 Curriston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretarial was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curriston. 100% of Curriston women worked as a Secretarial.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretarial
    100%

What Curriston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Curriston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curriston 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Curriston. 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 31 military records available for the last name Curriston. For the veterans among your Curriston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curriston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Curriston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Curriston in 1966 was 72, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curriston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curriston 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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