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Curtley Family History

Curtley 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: Curley, Hartley, Courtney, Murley, Turley, Huntley, Gurley, Wortley

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Where is the Curtley family from?

You can see how Curtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Curtley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curtley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Curtley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtley 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 Curtley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curtley. 56% of Curtley men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Curtley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curtley were Miner and Seamstress.

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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
    56%
  • Miner
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Curtley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Curtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtley 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Curtley. 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 93 military records available for the last name Curtley. For the veterans among your Curtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Curtley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Curtley in 1964 was 73, and 42 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curtley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtley 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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