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Curlee Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Curley .

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


Similar surnames: Curle, Curley, Curles, Clee, Corley, Farlee, Gurley, Conlee, Cullen

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Where is the Curlee family from?

You can see how Curlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Curlee family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Curlee's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Curlee families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curlee. 26% of Curlee men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Curlee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curlee were Carpenter 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    8%
  • House Work
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Curlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlee 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Curlee. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Curlee. For the veterans among your Curlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlee lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Curlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Curlee in 1951 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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