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Cursi Family History

Cursi 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: Tursi, Corsi, Curti, Curci, Hurst, Curtis, Corse, Nurmi, Orsi, Suri

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Where is the Cursi family from?

You can see how Cursi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cursi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cursi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cursi families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cursi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cursi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cursi 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 Cursi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cursi. 50% of Cursi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cursi women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cursi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Cursi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cursi 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Cursi. 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 88 military records available for the last name Cursi. For the veterans among your Cursi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cursi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cursi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cursi in 1962 was 71, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cursi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cursi 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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