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Curtian Family History

Curtian 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: Curtin, Curtis, Kurian, Curlin, Gurian, Burian, Curran, Curfman

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Where is the Curtian family from?

You can see how Curtian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Curtian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Curtian family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curtian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Curtian families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtian 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 Curtian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curtian. 100% of Curtian 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%

What Curtian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Curtian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtian 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Curtian. 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 49 military records available for the last name Curtian. For the veterans among your Curtian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Curtian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Curtian in 1968 was 70, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curtian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtian 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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