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Mccurtie Family History

Mccurtie 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: Mccurtain, Mcburnie, Mcmurtrie, Mccartin, Curtis, Currie, Mcclure

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Where is the Mccurtie family from?

You can see how Mccurtie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccurtie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccurtie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Mccurtie families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccurtie's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mccurtie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccurtie 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 Mccurtie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laundress
    100%

What Mccurtie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Mccurtie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccurtie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mccurtie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mccurtie. For the veterans among your Mccurtie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccurtie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Mccurtie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mccurtie in 1967 was 52, and 95 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccurtie 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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