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Curta Family History

Curta 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: Kurta, Curto, Curt, Cura, Carta, Hurta, Curts, Curti, Certa, Mura

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Where is the Curta family from?

You can see how Curta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Curta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Curta families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Curta's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Curta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Curta. 67% of Curta 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
    67%
  • Presser
    34%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Curta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curta 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Curta. 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 24 military records available for the last name Curta. For the veterans among your Curta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Curta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Curta in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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