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Curdwell Family History

Curdwell 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: Cordwell, Cardwell, Cardell, Caldwell, Birdwell, Bardwell, Cordell

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Where is the Curdwell family from?

You can see how Curdwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curdwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Curdwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Curdwell families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Curdwell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Curdwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curdwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Curdwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curdwell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Curdwell. 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 Curdwell. For the veterans among your Curdwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curdwell lifespan?

Average Curdwell life expectancy in 1972 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curdwell 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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