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Curham Family History

Curham Name 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: Durham, Burham, Derham, Burnham, Burcham, Dunham, Cham, Barham

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Where is the Curham family from?

You can see how Curham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Curham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Curham families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Curham's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Curham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Curham. 100% of Curham 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Curham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curham 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Curham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Curham. For the veterans among your Curham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Curham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Curham in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2002.

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