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Curcell Family History

Curcell 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: Purcell, Cornell, Carnell, Burrell, Cardell, Corbell, Bursell

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Where is the Curcell family from?

You can see how Curcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curcell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Curcell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Curcell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curcell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Curcell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curcell 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 Curcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curcell. 100% of Curcell women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Curcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curcell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Curcell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Curcell. For the veterans among your Curcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curcell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curcell 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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