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Curles Family History

Curles Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Curl or Corliss.

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


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Where is the Curles family from?

You can see how Curles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Curles families living in Glamorgan. This was about 10% of all the recorded Curles's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Curles families in 1891.
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What did your Curles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curles. 100% of Curles 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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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Curles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curles 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Curles. 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 485 military records available for the last name Curles. For the veterans among your Curles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curles lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Curles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Curles in 1961 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curles 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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