Curlett Family History

Curlett Surname Meaning

Manx and English: variant of Corlett. Possibly an altered form of German Gurlitt from an ancient Germanic personal name Gauralt formed with a cognate of Old High German garo ‘ready’.

Additionally, it combines with waltan ‘to rule’. This etymology suggests a rich linguistic history that intertwines different cultures and languages.

The name reflects both personal attributes and leadership qualities, which were significant in ancient Germanic societies.

Understanding such names enhances our appreciation of heritage and how language evolves over time.

The variant forms that emerge in different regions show the dynamic nature of language and identity.

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

Similar surnames: Curnutt, Corlett, Burkett, Current, Curless, Coslett, Parlett, Burdett, Surrett, Mullett

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572	Military Records
726	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees

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Where is the Curlett family from?

You can see how Curlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Curlett families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Curlett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curlett families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Curlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curlett.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Curlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 726 immigration records available for the last name Curlett. 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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Military Records

There are 572 military records available for the last name Curlett. For the veterans among your Curlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Curlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Curlett in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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Curlett Surname Meaning

Manx and English: variant of Corlett. Possibly an altered form of German Gurlitt from an ancient Germanic personal name Gauralt formed with a cognate of Old High German garo ‘ready’.

Additionally, it combines with waltan ‘to rule’. This etymology suggests a rich linguistic history that intertwines different cultures and languages.

The name reflects both personal attributes and leadership qualities, which were significant in ancient Germanic societies.

Understanding such names enhances our appreciation of heritage and how language evolves over time.

The variant forms that emerge in different regions show the dynamic nature of language and identity.

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

Where is the Curlett family from?

What did your Curlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curlett.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Curlett family records will you find?

What is the average Curlett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Curlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Curlett in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

Curlett Family History

Curlett Surname Meaning

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Curlett Surname Meaning

19,000 record(s) for Curlett

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Where is the Curlett family from?

What did your Curlett ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Curlett family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Curlett lifespan?

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