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Curiel Name Meaning

Spanish and Jewish (Sephardic): habitational name from a place called Curiel (de Duero) in Valladolid province.

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


Similar surnames: Muriel, Durie, Cardiel, Riel, Curley, Curler, Briel, Kriel, Ariel

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Where is the Curiel family from?

You can see how Curiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Curiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Curiel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Curiel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Curiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Chamber Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curiel. 49% of Curiel men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Curiel women worked as a Chamber Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curiel were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chamber Maid
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Curiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curiel 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Curiel. 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 288 military records available for the last name Curiel. For the veterans among your Curiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curiel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Curiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Curiel in 1949 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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