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Curdis Family History

Curdis 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: Curtis, Duris, Currie, Purvis, Burdin, Cordes, Mundis, Dardis, Curlin

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Where is the Curdis family from?

You can see how Curdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curdis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Curdis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Curdis families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Curdis's in USA. California had the highest population of Curdis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curdis 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 Curdis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Curdis. 100% of Curdis 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Curdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curdis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Curdis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Curdis. For the veterans among your Curdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curdis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Curdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Curdis in 1980 was 61, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curdis 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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