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Curwick Family History

Curwick 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: Burwick, Durick, Warwick, Barwick, Ludwick, Herwick, Cusick, Berwick

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Where is the Curwick family from?

You can see how Curwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Curwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Curwick families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Curwick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curwick. 34% of Curwick men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curwick 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Curwick. 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 161 military records available for the last name Curwick. For the veterans among your Curwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curwick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Curwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Curwick in 1969 was 70, and 47 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curwick 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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