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Curliss Family History

Curliss 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, Corliss, Curtiss, Curtis, Curlin, Curling, Burriss, Carlisi

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Where is the Curliss family from?

You can see how Curliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Curliss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Curliss families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Curliss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Curliss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curliss 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 Curliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bleachers Dyers Finisher Textile Worker Cloth Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curliss. 100% of Curliss women worked as a Bleachers Dyers Finisher Textile Worker Cloth Cleaner.

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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

  • Bleachers Dyers Finisher Textile Worker Cloth Cleaner
    100%

What Curliss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Curliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curliss 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Curliss. 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 215 military records available for the last name Curliss. For the veterans among your Curliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curliss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Curliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Curliss in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curliss 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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