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Curlew Family History

Curlew Surname Meaning

from Middle English curleu curlu corl(e)u curlow kyrlewe ‘curlew’ also ‘quail’ (Old French corlieu curlieu).

variant of Curley (from a Norman place-name).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Curlew family from?

You can see how Curlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Curlew family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Curlew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curlew families in 1891.
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What did your Curlew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curlew. 43% of Curlew men worked as a Labor and 58% of Curlew women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curlew were Blacksmith and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    43%
  • Farm
    29%
  • Blacksmith
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • House Work
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlew 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Curlew. 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 289 military records available for the last name Curlew. For the veterans among your Curlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Curlew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Curlew in 1964 was 64, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curlew 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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