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Curnett Family History

Curnett 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: Curnutt, Gurnett, Carnett, Curlett, Burnett, Cornett, Current

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Where is the Curnett family from?

You can see how Curnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Curnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Curnett families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Curnett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Curnett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curnett. 43% of Curnett men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Curnett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curnett were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnett 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Curnett. 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 137 military records available for the last name Curnett. For the veterans among your Curnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Curnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Curnett in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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