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Curpenter Family History

Curpenter 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: Carpenter, Carpentier, Current, Permenter, Corrente, Parmenter

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Where is the Curpenter family from?

You can see how Curpenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curpenter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Curpenter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Curpenter families living in Kent. This was about 89% of all the recorded Curpenter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Curpenter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curpenter 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 Curpenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curpenter. 100% of Curpenter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Curpenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curpenter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Curpenter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Curpenter. For the veterans among your Curpenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curpenter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curpenter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curpenter

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