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Curtes Family History

Curtes 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: Curtis, Cortes, Curles, Curts, Coates, Carter, Curley, Corte, Cordes

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Where is the Curtes family from?

You can see how Curtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Curtes families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Curtes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curtes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtes 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 Curtes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curtes. 31% of Curtes men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Curtes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curtes were Dairy Farmer and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • General Farm Work
    24%
  • Insurance Agent
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Curtes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Curtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtes 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 Curtes. 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 485 military records available for the last name Curtes. For the veterans among your Curtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Curtes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Curtes in 1974 was 28, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curtes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtes 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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