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Curnane Family History

Curnane Name 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: Murnane, Cunnane, Crane, Curran, Turnage, Culhane, Curiale, Carnine

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Where is the Curnane family from?

You can see how Curnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Curnane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Curnane families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Curnane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Conductor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curnane. 100% of Curnane men worked as a Conductor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Conductor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Curnane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnane 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Curnane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Curnane. For the veterans among your Curnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Curnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Curnane in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

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