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Curlewis Family History

Curlewis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Curless, Clewis, Curles, Lewis, Curtis, Curley, Corlew, Curlett

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Where is the Curlewis family from?

You can see how Curlewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlewis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Curlewis families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Curlewis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curlewis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curlewis 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 Curlewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumbers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curlewis. 100% of Curlewis men worked as a Plumbers Labourer and 100% of Curlewis 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumbers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Curlewis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curlewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlewis 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Curlewis. 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 50 military records available for the last name Curlewis. For the veterans among your Curlewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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