This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Curteman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Curteman Family History

Curteman 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: Wurdeman, Kurtzman, Curfman, Coleman, Trueman, Counterman, Putman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Curteman family from?

You can see how Curteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curteman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Curteman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Curteman families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curteman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Curteman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curteman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Curteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curteman. 43% of Curteman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Curteman women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Curteman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Ranch Hand
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Curteman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Curteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curteman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Curteman

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Curteman. 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.

View all Curteman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Curteman. For the veterans among your Curteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Curteman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Curteman family history

Discover More

What is the average Curteman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Curteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Curteman in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curteman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curteman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Curteman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial