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Curtas Family History

Curtas 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: Curtis, Curts, Buras, Cortes, Carras, Caras, Kuras, Kurta, Costas

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Where is the Curtas family from?

You can see how Curtas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Curtas family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curtas's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Curtas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Curtas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtas 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Curtas. 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 Curtas. For the veterans among your Curtas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtas lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Curtas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Curtas in 1982 was 87, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtas 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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