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Curlett Family History

Curlett Surname Meaning

Manx and English: variant of Corlett. Possibly an altered form of German Gurlitt from an ancient Germanic personal name Gauralt formed with a cognate of Old High German garo ‘ready’.

Additionally, it combines with waltan ‘to rule’. This etymology suggests a rich linguistic history that intertwines different cultures and languages.

The name reflects both personal attributes and leadership qualities, which were significant in ancient Germanic societies.

Understanding such names enhances our appreciation of heritage and how language evolves over time.

The variant forms that emerge in different regions show the dynamic nature of language and identity.

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


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You can see how Curlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Curlett families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Curlett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Curlett families in 1911.
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What did your Curlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curlett. 14% of Curlett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Curlett women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Merchant
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Watchman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Curlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curlett 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Curlett. 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 572 military records available for the last name Curlett. For the veterans among your Curlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curlett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Curlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Curlett in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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