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Curgill Family History

Curgill 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: Cargill, Cowgill, Purtill, Hugill, Cargile, Crill, Curiel, Orgill

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Where is the Curgill family from?

You can see how Curgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curgill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Curgill families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Curgill families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Curgill's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Curgill families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Curgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curgill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Curgill. 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 Curgill. For the veterans among your Curgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curgill lifespan?

Average Curgill life expectancy in 1962 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curgill 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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