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Curris Family History

Curris 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: Curtis, Currie, Carris, Corris, Burris, Currin, Morris, Harris

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Where is the Curris family from?

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

What did your Curris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curris. 41% of Curris men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Curris women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curris were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curris 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Curris. 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 121 military records available for the last name Curris. For the veterans among your Curris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curris lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Curris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Curris in 1974 was 82, and 81 in 2001.

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