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Curnet Family History

Curnet 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: Cornet, Curet, Burnet, Turner, Carne, Current, Cerney, Corner

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Where is the Curnet family from?

You can see how Curnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curnet families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Curnet family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Curnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Curnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Curnet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Curnet. For the veterans among your Curnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnet lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Curnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Curnet in 1989 was 35, and 62 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curnet 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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