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Curlson Family History

Curlson 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: Carlson, Curson, Carlton, Courson, Burson, Curzon, Cureton, Carlyon

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Where is the Curlson family from?

You can see how Curlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Curlson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Curlson families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Curlson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Curlson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curlson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curlson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curlson. 100% of Curlson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Curlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlson 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Curlson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Curlson. For the veterans among your Curlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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