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Curnutt Family History

Curnutt Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cornett or Cornet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Curnutt family from?

You can see how Curnutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curnutt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Curnutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Curnutt families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curnutt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Curnutt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curnutt 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 Curnutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curnutt. 28% of Curnutt men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Curnutt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curnutt were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Curnutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Curnutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curnutt 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Curnutt. 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 818 military records available for the last name Curnutt. For the veterans among your Curnutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curnutt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Curnutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Curnutt in 1944 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curnutt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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