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Curtius Family History

Curtius 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, Curtiss, Curtin, Custis, Curtice, Curts, Curti, Kurtis

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Where is the Curtius family from?

You can see how Curtius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Curtius family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curtius's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Curtius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Curtius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtius 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Curtius. 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 675 military records available for the last name Curtius. For the veterans among your Curtius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Curtius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Curtius in 1968 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtius 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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