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Curle Family History

Curle Name Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian and Roxburghshire): variant of Curl .

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


Similar surnames: Curles, Carle, Curlee, Curley, Guile, Gurley, Corne, Carte, Cordle

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Where is the Curle family from?

You can see how Curle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Curle families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Curle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Curle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curle. 31% of Curle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Curle women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Curle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Curle. 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 977 military records available for the last name Curle. For the veterans among your Curle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Curle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Curle in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

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