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Curtland Family History

Curtland 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: Courtland, Hartland, Burland, Rutland, Outland, Burkland, Kurland

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Where is the Curtland family from?

You can see how Curtland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Curtland families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Curtland's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Curtland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtland 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 Curtland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curtland. 100% of Curtland men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Curtland women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Curtland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Curtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Curtland. 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 32 military records available for the last name Curtland. For the veterans among your Curtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Curtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Curtland in 1965 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curtland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtland 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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