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Curell Family History

Curell 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: Durell, Burell, Cutrell, Corell, Cornell, Carnell, Burrell, Cardell

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Where is the Curell family from?

You can see how Curell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Curell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Curell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Curell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curell. 100% of Curell 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%

What Curell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curell 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Curell. 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 156 military records available for the last name Curell. For the veterans among your Curell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Curell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Curell in 1943 was 45, and 39 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curell 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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