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Curman Family History

Curman 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: Carman, Furman, Kurman, Burman, Turman, Urman, Gurman, Curran, Jurman

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Where is the Curman family from?

You can see how Curman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Curman families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Curman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curman 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 Curman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curman. 100% of Curman 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 Curman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Curman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curman 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Curman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Curman. For the veterans among your Curman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Curman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Curman in 1970 was 73, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curman 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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