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Curgenven Family History

Curgenven Surname Meaning

from Cargenwen in Crowan (Cornwall).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Curgenven family from?

You can see how Curgenven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curgenven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Curgenven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Curgenven families living in Cornwall. This was about 56% of all the recorded Curgenven's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Curgenven families in 1891.
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What did your Curgenven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curgenven. 82% of Curgenven 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
    82%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Curgenven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curgenven 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Curgenven. 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 299 military records available for the last name Curgenven. For the veterans among your Curgenven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curgenven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Curgenven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Curgenven in 1963 was 87, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curgenven 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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