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Curbison Family History

Curbison 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: Cubbison, Harbison, Burnison, Herbison, Cullison, Burlison, Curson

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Where is the Curbison family from?

You can see how Curbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curbison family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Curbison families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Curbison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Curbison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curbison 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 Curbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curbison. 100% of Curbison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Curbison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Curbison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curbison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Curbison. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Curbison. For the veterans among your Curbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curbison lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Curbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Curbison in 1986 was 83, and 59 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curbison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curbison 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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