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Curb Family History

Curb Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Korb.

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


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Where is the Curb family from?

You can see how Curb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Curb family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Curb's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Curb families in 1891.
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What did your Curb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curb. 100% of Curb 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curb 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Curb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Curb. For the veterans among your Curb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curb lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Curb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Curb in 1955 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curb 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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