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Cursiter Family History

Cursiter Surname Meaning

From Cursiter in Firth (Orkney) recorded as Cursetter in 150.

The place-name consists of Old Scandinavian setr ‘seat habitation’ with an unidentified first element.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Cursiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cursiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Cursiter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Cursiter family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Cursiter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cursiter families in 1891.
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What did your Cursiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cursiter. 100% of Cursiter men worked as a Hunter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Hunter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Cursiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cursiter 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cursiter. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cursiter. For the veterans among your Cursiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cursiter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Cursiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cursiter in 1977 was 91, and 88 in 1980.

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