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Curb Family History

Curb Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Korb .

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


Similar surnames: Curt, Turk, Yurk, Cuda, Cush, Garb, Cure, Corn, Cura, Curby

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Where is the Curb family from?

You can see how Curb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Curb family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Curb's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Curb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curb. 35% of Curb men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Curb women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curb were Mechanic and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Curb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curb 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Curb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Curb. For the veterans among your Curb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curb lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Curb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Curb in 1955 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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