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Curnaw Family History

Curnaw 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: Curnow, Cerna, Zuraw, Curbow, Burnap, Carnal, Cura, Curran, Craw

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Where is the Curnaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnaw 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 Curnaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curnaw. 100% of Curnaw women worked as a None.

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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 1939

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Curnaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnaw 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Curnaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Curnaw. For the veterans among your Curnaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnaw lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curnaw

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