Licursi Family History

Licursi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: (of Albanian origin): either an occupational name derived from Albanian lëkurës (definite form lëkurësi) ‘flayer (knacker)’ a derivative of lëkurë ‘skin’ or a habitational name derived from a placename Lëkurës (definite form Lëkurësi) in southern Albania.

The surname is borne by descendants of the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans who in the 15th century took refuge in southern Italy.

Possibly also a plural (Li Cursi) of Cursio from a short form of the personal name Accursio from medieval Latin Accursius (see Accurso).

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

Similar surnames: Lier, Lauri, Viscusi, Micucci, Liguori, Liberi, Arcuri, Liuzzi, Accurso, Licari

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193	Military Records
517	Immigration Records
600	Census and Voter Lists
849	Member Trees

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Where is the Licursi family from?

You can see how Licursi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licursi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Licursi families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Licursi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Licursi families in 1920.

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What did your Licursi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Licursi. 53% of Licursi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Licursi women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Licursi were Farmer and Beautician.

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Laborer

53%

Tailor

12%

Proprietor

12%

Farmer

12%

Seamstress

50%

Beautician

50%

What Licursi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 600 census records available for the last name Licursi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licursi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 517 immigration records available for the last name Licursi. 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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Military Records

There are 193 military records available for the last name Licursi. For the veterans among your Licursi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licursi lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Licursi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Licursi in 1947 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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Licursi Surname Meaning

The surname is borne by descendants of the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans who in the 15th century took refuge in southern Italy.

Possibly also a plural (Li Cursi) of Cursio from a short form of the personal name Accursio from medieval Latin Accursius (see Accurso).

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

Where is the Licursi family from?

What did your Licursi ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

53%

Tailor

12%

Proprietor

12%

Farmer

12%

Seamstress

50%

Beautician

50%

What Licursi family records will you find?

What is the average Licursi lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Licursi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Licursi in 1947 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

Licursi Family History

Licursi Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Licursi

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What did your Licursi ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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Passenger List

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What is the average Licursi lifespan?

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Licursi Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Licursi

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Where is the Licursi family from?

What did your Licursi ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Licursi family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Licursi family history

What is the average Licursi lifespan?

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