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Curwood Family History

Curwood Surname Meaning

unexplained; perhaps from Cornwood in Devon.

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


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Where is the Curwood family from?

You can see how Curwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Curwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Curwood families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Curwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curwood families in 1891.
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What did your Curwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curwood. 34% of Curwood men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 89% of Curwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curwood were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • Master Painter
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Curwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curwood 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Curwood. 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 234 military records available for the last name Curwood. For the veterans among your Curwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curwood lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Curwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Curwood in 1971 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curwood 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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