| ![Show Contents]() Curnow History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of CurnowWhat does the name Curnow mean? Among the earliest people to bear the Curnow name were the Curnow family, who lived in the county of Cornwall in southwest England. Early Origins of the Curnow familyThe surname Curnow was first found in Devon, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early History of the Curnow familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Curnow research. Another 191 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1513, 1601 and 1797 are included under the topic Early Curnow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Curnow Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cornwall, Cornelle, Cornell, Cornwell, Cornewall, Cornal, Cornale, Cornevale, Carnwell, Carnewell, Carnville, Carnevale, Cornhall, Cornehall, Cornhale, Cornwale, Curnow (from native Cornish word) and many more. Early Notables of the Curnow familyMore information is included under the topic Early Curnow Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Curnow family to IrelandSome of the Curnow family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Curnow migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Curnow Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. J. Curnow, (b. 1820), aged 28, Cornish miner departing from Penzance aboard the ship "Mountaineer" arriving in the United States on 29th May 1848 1
- Miss Honor Curnow, (b. 1820), aged 31, Cornish settler departing from Penzance aboard the ship "Mountaineer" arriving in the United States on 30th April 1851 1
- Mr. Richard Curnow, (b. 1833), aged 25, Cornish miner departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Cultivator" arriving in Georgia, USA on 6 November 1858 1
- Miss Mary S. Curnow, (b. 1854), aged 4, Cornish settler departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Cultivator" arriving in Georgia, USA on 6 November 1858 1
- Mrs. Jane Curnow, (b. 1828), aged 30, Cornish settler departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Cultivator" arriving in Georgia, USA on 6 November 1858 1
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Curnow Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. Edward Curnow, (b. 1876), aged 24, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 20th May 1900 en route to Biwabik, Minnesota, USA 2
- Mr. William H. Curnow, (b. 1858), aged 42, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 14th January 1900 en route to Negaunee, Michigan, USA 2
- Mr. Sampson Curnow, (b. 1878), aged 22, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 4th March 1900 en route to Greenwich, Connecticut, USA 2
- Mr. Ernest Curnow, (b. 1884), aged 19, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Cedric" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 3rd October 1903 en route to Lead City, South Dakota, USA 2
- Mr. James Curnow, (b. 1880), aged 23, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 15th August 1903 en route to Silverton, Colorado, USA 2
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| Curnow migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Curnow Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Mr. Thomas Curnow, (b. 1886), aged 18, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 24th July 1904 en route to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 2
- Mr. Thomas Henry Curnow, (b. 1874), aged 31, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 30th July 1905 en route to Rossland, British Columbia, Canada 2
| Curnow migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Curnow Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. James Curnow, (b. 1804), aged 37, Cornish gardener travelling aboard the ship "William Jardine" arriving in Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd December 1841 3
- Mrs. Susannah Curnow, (b. 1803), aged 38, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "William Jardine" arriving in Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd December 1841 3
- Miss Ellen Curnow, (b. 1837), aged 4, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "William Jardine" arriving in Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd December 1841 3
- Miss Emeline Curnow, (b. 1839), aged 2, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "William Jardine" arriving in Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd December 1841 3
- Mr. James Curnow, (b. 1804), aged 37, Cornish gardener, from Gulval, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "William Jardine" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 23rd December1841 4
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| Curnow migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: - Mr. Davie Curnow, (b. 1874), aged 1, Cornish settler departing on 12th October 1875 aboard the ship "Caroline" going to Marlborough, New Zealand arriving in port in 1875 5
- Mr. John N. Curnow, (b. 1864), aged 11, Cornish settler departing on 12th October 1875 aboard the ship "Caroline" going to Marlborough, New Zealand arriving in port in 1875 5
Curnow Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mrs. Martha Curnow, (b. 1847), aged 25, Cornish settler departing on 26th April 1872 aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 30th July 1872 6
- Mr. William Curnow, (b. 1846), aged 26, Cornish labourer departing on 26th April 1872 aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 30th July 1872 6
- Mr. Zachariah Curnow, (b. 1871), aged 1, Cornish settler departing on 26th April 1872 aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 30th July 1872 6
- William Curnow, aged 26, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1872
- Martha Curnow, aged 25, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1872
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Curnow (post 1700) | + |
- James Curnow, well known American music composer for concert bands, brass bands, vocal and instrumental solos & ensembles
- Bob Curnow, American musician
- T. A. Curnow, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1920 7
- Andrew William Curnow, Australian ninth bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo in regional Victoria
- Neil Stephen Curnow (b. 1982), English cricketer
- Jack L. Curnow (b. 1910), English professional footballer
- Rupert Colman Curnow (1898-1950), Australian politician
- Alan Curnow, British former racing driver
- Thomas Allen Munro Curnow ONZ CBE (1911-2001), New Zealand poet and journalist
- Edward Curnow (b. 1989), Australian rules footballer
| Historic Events for the Curnow family | + |
- Mr. Samson J Curnow, British Ordinary Telegraphist, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 8
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: We beg you see warily
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