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Curzey Family History

Curzey 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: Curley, Currey, Curvey, Carey, Cerney, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Durley

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Where is the Curzey family from?

You can see how Curzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curzey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Curzey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Curzey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curzey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curzey 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 Curzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic Cars and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curzey. 100% of Curzey men worked as a Motor Mechanic Cars and 75% of Curzey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic Cars
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Daily Worker Domestic
    25%

What Curzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Curzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curzey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Curzey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Curzey. For the veterans among your Curzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curzey lifespan?

Average Curzey life expectancy in 1981 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Curzey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curzey 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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