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Curthoys Family History

Curthoys Surname Meaning

from Old French curt ‘short’ + hose ‘boots’. Compare Shorthouse. see Curtis.

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


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Where is the Curthoys family from?

You can see how Curthoys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curthoys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Curthoys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Curthoys families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Curthoys's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Curthoys families in 1891.
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What did your Curthoys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curthoys. 67% of Curthoys 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Mechanical Stationery Printin
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Curthoys. 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 136 military records available for the last name Curthoys. For the veterans among your Curthoys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curthoys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Curthoys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Curthoys in 1964 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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