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Curtner Family History

Curtner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Gurtner. Probably a variant of Cortner.

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


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Where is the Curtner family from?

You can see how Curtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Curtner family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curtner's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Curtner families in 1891.
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What did your Curtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curtner. 100% of Curtner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Curtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtner 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Curtner. 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 729 military records available for the last name Curtner. For the veterans among your Curtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Curtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Curtner in 1952 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtner 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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