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Curz Family History

Curz Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kurz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Curz family from?

You can see how Curz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Curz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Curz families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Curz's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Curz families in 1880.
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What did your Curz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curz. 43% of Curz men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Curz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curz were Cook and New Worker.

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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
    43%
  • Labrador
    20%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Cook
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Bordadora
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Curz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curz 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Curz. 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 104 military records available for the last name Curz. For the veterans among your Curz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Curz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Curz in 1959 was 37, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curz 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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