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Curts Family History

Curts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kurz or Kurtz.

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


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Where is the Curts family from?

You can see how Curts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Curts families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Curts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curts families in 1891.
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What did your Curts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curts. 100% of Curts 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Curts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curts 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Curts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Curts. For the veterans among your Curts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curts lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Curts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Curts in 1951 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curts 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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