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Curlis Family History

Curlis 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, Curlin, Curles, Cullis, Carlin, Duris, Curley, Bullis, Currie

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Where is the Curlis family from?

You can see how Curlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Curlis families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Curlis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Curlis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Curlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curlis. 30% of Curlis men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Curlis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curlis were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Curlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlis 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Curlis. 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 560 military records available for the last name Curlis. For the veterans among your Curlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Curlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Curlis in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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