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Curtier Family History

Curtier 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: Courtier, Currier, Curtner, Cartier, Curtis, Carter, Portier, Mortier

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Where is the Curtier family from?

You can see how Curtier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Curtier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Curtier family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Curtier's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Curtier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Curtier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Curtier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtier 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Curtier. 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 45 military records available for the last name Curtier. For the veterans among your Curtier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Curtier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Curtier in 1971 was 73, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtier 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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