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Curdes Family History

Curdes 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: Cordes, Curles, Carden, Burden, Curtis, Curley, Cortes, Croes

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Where is the Curdes family from?

You can see how Curdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curdes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Curdes families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curdes's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Curdes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curdes 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 Curdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curdes. 100% of Curdes men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Curdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curdes 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Curdes. 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 39 military records available for the last name Curdes. For the veterans among your Curdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curdes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Curdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Curdes in 1962 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curdes 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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