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Curlin Family History

Curlin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Curling. Americanized form of German or Irish Kerlin.

Croatian (Ćurlin and Čurlin): nickname from the bird name ćurlin or čurlin ‘plover (Charadrius pluvialis)’.

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


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You can see how Curlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Curlin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Curlin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Curlin families in 1891.
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What did your Curlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curlin. 100% of Curlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 593 immigration records available for the last name Curlin. 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 802 military records available for the last name Curlin. For the veterans among your Curlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Curlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Curlin in 1953 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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