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Curis Family History

Curis 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: Curtis, Duris, Caris, Chris, Juris, Curie, Curts, Boris, Paris, Idris

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Where is the Curis family from?

You can see how Curis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Curis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Curis families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Curis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Curis families in 1880.
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What did your Curis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curis. 36% of Curis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Curis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curis 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Curis. 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 65 military records available for the last name Curis. For the veterans among your Curis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Curis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Curis in 1957 was 71, and 94 in 2002.

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