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Curson Family History

Curson Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Curzon.

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


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Where is the Curson family from?

You can see how Curson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 390 Curson families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Curson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Curson families in 1891.
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What did your Curson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curson. 10% of Curson men worked as a Farm Labourer and 69% of Curson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curson were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Curson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Curson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Curson. For the veterans among your Curson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Curson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Curson in 1963 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curson 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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