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Curinga Family History

Curinga 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: Curling, Uranga, During, Cariaga, Surina, Cumings, Spring, Cumming

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Where is the Curinga family from?

You can see how Curinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curinga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Curinga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Curinga families living in Arkansas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Curinga's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Curinga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curinga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curinga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curinga. 37% of Curinga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Curinga women worked as a Packer. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Grocer
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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What Curinga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Curinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curinga 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Curinga. 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 64 military records available for the last name Curinga. For the veterans among your Curinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curinga lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Curinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Curinga in 1956 was 58, and 88 in 2003.

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