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Curbishley Family History

Curbishley Surname Meaning

see Corbishley.

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


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Where is the Curbishley family from?

You can see how Curbishley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curbishley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Curbishley families living in Cheshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Curbishley's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Curbishley families in 1891.
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What did your Curbishley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curbishley. 34% of Curbishley men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Curbishley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curbishley were Cabinet Maker and Paid 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Chemical Labourer Retired
    23%
  • Process Worker Chemical Works
    23%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    3%

What Curbishley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curbishley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curbishley 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Curbishley. 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 209 military records available for the last name Curbishley. For the veterans among your Curbishley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curbishley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Curbishley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Curbishley in 1970 was 77, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curbishley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curbishley 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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