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Curvey Family History

Curvey Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Turvey, Curvin, Durley, Covey, Curley, Corley, Turney, Murrey, Carsey

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Where is the Curvey family from?

You can see how Curvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Curvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Curvey families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Curvey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Curvey families in 1880.
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What did your Curvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curvey. 35% of Curvey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Curvey women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curvey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Curvey. 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 135 military records available for the last name Curvey. For the veterans among your Curvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curvey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Curvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Curvey in 1958 was 61, and 54 in 2004.

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