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Curthy Family History

Curthy 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: Murthy, Curtis, Curley, Furth, Worthy, Curry, Curto, Murphy, Curt

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Where is the Curthy family from?

You can see how Curthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curthy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Curthy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Curthy family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Curthy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Curthy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Curthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curthy 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Curthy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Curthy. For the veterans among your Curthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curthy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curthy 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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