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Curtler Family History

Curtler Surname Meaning

from Middle English curtiler ‘gardener’ (Old French cortiller courtillier cultilier). from an agent derivative of Middle English kirtel curtil ‘tunic (outer) garment’ denoting a maker of tunics and short skirts.

Compare Alicia Curtle 1231 in Close Rolls (Devon).

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


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Where is the Curtler family from?

You can see how Curtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Curtler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Curtler families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Curtler's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Curtler families in 1891.
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What did your Curtler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curtler. 73% of Curtler 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
    73%
  • Private Means
    28%

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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Curtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtler 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Curtler. 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 65 military records available for the last name Curtler. For the veterans among your Curtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Curtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Curtler in 1969 was 62, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtler 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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