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Curlay Family History

Curlay 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: Curley, Murley, Turley, Murray, Gurley, Durley, Hurley, Burley, Duray

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Where is the Curlay family from?

You can see how Curlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Curlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Curlay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curlay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curlay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Curlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlay 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Curlay. 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 31 military records available for the last name Curlay. For the veterans among your Curlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlay lifespan?

Average Curlay life expectancy in 1973 was 67 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 Curlay 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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