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Curd Family History

Curd Surname Meaning

English (mainly Kent and Sussex): metonymic occupational name for a seller of dairy products from Middle English crud(de) curd(de) ‘curd (cheese)’.

A word of uncertain origin, this term is possibly derived from Celtic roots.

The name reflects a historical connection to the dairy industry in the regions of Kent and Sussex.

Such occupational surnames are common in English naming conventions, often indicating the profession of an ancestor.

This specific term highlights the significance of dairy product sales in local economies during the Middle English period.

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


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Where is the Curd family from?

You can see how Curd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 258 Curd families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Curd's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Curd families in 1891.
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What did your Curd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curd. 21% of Curd men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Curd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curd were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Curd. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Curd. For the veterans among your Curd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curd lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Curd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Curd in 1952 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

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