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Curie Family History

Curie Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (La) Curie the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Curie family from?

You can see how Curie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Curie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Curie families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Curie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curie families in 1891.
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What did your Curie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curie. 100% of Curie 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Curie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curie 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Curie. 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 637 military records available for the last name Curie. For the veterans among your Curie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Curie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Curie in 1952 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curie 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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