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Curdy Family History

Curdy 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: Purdy, Cardy, Curry, Curd, Curby, Cuddy, Murdy, Cundy, Cordy, Bury

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Where is the Curdy family from?

You can see how Curdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Curdy families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Curdy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curdy 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 Curdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curdy. 100% of Curdy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Curdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curdy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Curdy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Curdy. For the veterans among your Curdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curdy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Curdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Curdy in 1966 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curdy 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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