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Curvin Family History

Curvin Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Corvin.

Americanized form of German Gerwin.

Americanized form of Dutch Korving or Kurvink see Corvin.

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


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Where is the Curvin family from?

You can see how Curvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Curvin families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Curvin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curvin families in 1891.
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What did your Curvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curvin. 30% of Curvin men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Curvin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curvin were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    63%
  • Teacher
    38%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Curvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curvin 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Curvin. 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 354 military records available for the last name Curvin. For the veterans among your Curvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curvin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Curvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Curvin in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curvin 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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