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Curbo Family History

Curbo 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: Carbo, Curro, Corbo, Curto, Curbow, Cumbo, Curby, Curb, Carro, Turco

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Where is the Curbo family from?

You can see how Curbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curbo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Curbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Curbo families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curbo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Curbo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curbo 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 Curbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curbo. 31% of Curbo men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Curbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Curbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curbo 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Curbo. 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 130 military records available for the last name Curbo. For the veterans among your Curbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Curbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Curbo in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curbo 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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